The Plant Body: Leaves

Question 1

-Outermost cell layer surrounding the plant body.
- Serves as protection, regulation of growth, and interactions with the environment.

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

-Part of a plant stem where the growth of leaves takes place.

Answer 2

Node

Question 3

-Part of a plant stem which is the diameter of 2 constructive nodes.

Answer 3

Internode

Question 4

-Primary growing point located at the root and shoot tip.
- Vertical growth (height).

Answer 4

Apical Bud

Question 5

• Produces auxin to inhibit lateral buds
  (apical dominance).
• Dominates growth by suppressing
  lateral buds.

Answer 5

Apical Bud

Question 6

• Contributes to branching and secondary growth.
• Horizontal growth (width).

Answer 6

Lateral Bud (Axillary bud)

Question 7

• Found along the sides of the stem
  (axils).
• These buds have the potential to grow
  into branches, leaves, or flowers.

Answer 7

Lateral Bud (Axillary bud)

Question 8

-spot where lateral buds grow (side growth potential).

Answer 8

Axils

Question 9

• Capture sunlight and turn it into energy through photosynthesis. Also help with gas exchange, control water loss, and store nutrients.

Answer 9

Leaf

Question 10

• Reproductive structure of the plant. - Where reproductive, pollination, &
  fertilization occurs.

Answer 10

Flower

Question 11

• Matured ovary of the flower.
• Contains and protects the seeds.

Answer 11

Fruit

Question 12

-Contains the embryo for new plant growth.
- Result of fertilization (embryo + food).

Answer 12

Seed

Question 13

-Transports water, minerals, and food throughout the plant.

Answer 13

Vascular Tissue

Question 14

2 types of vascular tissue

Answer 14

Xylem & Phloem

Question 15

-Moves water and nutrients upward from the roots to the leaves.

Answer 15

Xylem

Question 16

-Moves food downward (or sometimes upward) to other parts of the plant.

Answer 16

Phloem

Question 17

-Supports the plant, stores nutrients, and helps with photosynthesis.

Answer 17

Ground tissue

Question 18

3 types of ground tissue

Answer 18

Parenchyma, Collenchyma, and Sclerenchyma

Question 19

-Cells that store food, water, and help in photosynthesis (especially in leaves).

Answer 19

Parenchyma

Question 20

Provides flexible support, especially in growing parts of the plant.

Answer 20

Collenchyma

Question 21

-Provides rigid support and strength with thick, hardened walls.

Answer 21

Sclerenchyma

Question 22

Grows in a vertical direction.
Composed of:
Root hair
Root tip
Root cap

Answer 22

Primary root

Question 23

-Location of cell division (12-36 hrs in roots).

Answer 23

Meristematic Region

Question 24

-Growth and elongation (primary growth of the root).
- Contains the apical meristem or meristematic region, where cell division (in roots) occurs.

Answer 24

Root tip

Question 25

-Protects root tip and helps with gravitoprism

Answer 25

Root cap

Question 26

-Just behind the root tip
-Absorb water and nutrients & increase root surface area.

Answer 26

Root hair

Question 27

-Develop into secondary and tertiary
roots that contribute to the ability of the root system to anchor the plant to the ground.

Answer 27

Lateral root

Question 28

Creates 3 tissues needed for Primary root growth:

Answer 28

A. Protoderm - epidermis
B. Procambium - vascular tissue
C. Ground Meristem - ground tissue