Structure of the plant

Question 1

Root functions

Answer 1

Anchoring
- Water and mineral absorption
- Food storage

Question 2

Types of root

Answer 2

Taproot
Fibrous roots
Adventitous root

Question 3

Zone of protection

Answer 3

The root cap protects the root cells as they push through the soil.

Question 4

Zone of Cell production

Answer 4

• Meristem tissue allows plants to grow.
• Apical meristems are found in the root and shoot tips.
• Cells in the root meristem are constantly dividing by mitosis to produce new cells.

Question 5

Zone of elongation

Answer 5

• When new cells are formed, they are very small.
• Hormones (auxins) cause cells to grow longer.

Question 6

Stem

Answer 6

• They are the site of leaf attachment
• Can be herbaceous (soft) or woody.

Question 7

Stem function

Answer 7

-Support
- Transport
- Photosynthesis
- Storage

Question 8

Apical Bud

Answer 8

A potential growth point that may develop into a shoot, leaf, or flower.

Question 9

Axillary Bud

Answer 9

Located between the leaf and stem

Question 10

Lenticles

Answer 10

Openings on stems for gas exchange.

Question 11

Leaves functions

Answer 11

• Make food
• Exchange gases
• Store food
• Allow water loss from plants

Question 12

Sessile

Answer 12

Leaves attached straight to the stem

Question 13

Stomata

Answer 13

Found on the underside of leaves

Question 14

Venation

Answer 14

The pattern of veins on a leaf

Question 15

Types of tissue

Answer 15

Dermal- the epidermis, protects the plant
Ground- the packing tissue found between the dermis and vascular tissue
Vascular- the xylem and phloem.