Topic 1 Element 2 - Plant Classification by Lifecycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is a seed?
A
- protected structure containing plant embryo
- It has a low rate of respiration
2
Q
What is the juvenile stage of a plant?
A
- Vegetaive growth
- Fast growing
- Often different leaf shape to adult plant
- Cannot reproduce
- Good for propation by cuttings
3
Q
What is the adult stage of a plant?
A
Able to reproduce by flowering or baring fruit
4
Q
What is the Senescence stage of a plant?
A
- Declining stage before death
- Normally flowers and fruit has ceased
- gradual deterioration occurs
5
Q
What is the Death stage of a plant?
A
All metabolic processes cease including photosynthesis and resporation leading to cell death
6
Q
What is Ephemeral?
A
Ephemeral is a plant that:
* Has many lifecycles in 1 growing season
* Can increase in numbers rapdly
7
Q
What is an Annual?
A
