Test 4 Trees Flashcards
Merismatic tissues
Part of plant that produces new cells by mitosis ( tips of roots and stems)
Surface tissue
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Aka epidermal tissue
outside of stem called bark or cork
It seals in water and blocks pathogens from entering
it is located outside of roots to absorb water
Parenchyma
Thin walled cells found in leaves l, stems and roots
Stores glucose
Schlerenchyma
Thick cell walls that strengthens and support
Vascular tissue
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xylem and phloem
Water is pulled up by cappillary
Transpiration in leaves draws up water thru xylem from the roots
Stems ~ xylem is in the ____
Center
Stems - phyloem is on the ____
Outside
Phloem forms the ____
Inner Bark
Cuticles are
Waxy to prevent water loss
What do stoma do
Allow for transpiration of water it is surrounded by guard cells
Refer to picture
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