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Ecology Section Exam
Plant Physiology
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Biology
11th Grade
03/28/2010

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What are the 3 organs of plants?
Definition
Roots, Stems, Leaves
Term
What are the 3 embryonic tissues of plants?
Definition
Protoderm
Procambrium
Ground Meristem
Term
What does the protoderm develop into?
Definition
Dermal Tissue (Epidermis)
Term
What does the procambrium develop into?
Definition
Vascular Tissue (Xylem/Phloem)
Term
What does the Ground Meristem develop into?
Definition
Ground Tissue (Between vascular and outside)
Term
What are the 3 main cell types in plants?
Definition
Parenchyma
Collenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Term
What are some qualities of Parenchyma?
Definition
Found in all 3 tissues
Multiple sides
Thin flexible walls
Lack Secondary Wall
Used for storage, photosynthesis, repair, replacement, respiration
Term
What are some characteristics of Collenchyma?
Definition
Elongated
No Secondary Wall
Used for support
Term
What are some qualities of Sclerenchyma?
Definition
Have all cell wall layers
Very tough, supportive
Term
What are the 2 forms of Sclerenchyma?
Definition
Fibers
Sclerids
Term
What is the purpose of roots?
Definition
Anchor
Absorb water
Store starch
Term
What is the tip of the root called?
Definition
Apical Meristem
Term
What is the stele of a root made up of?
Definition
Phloem, Xylem, Pericycle
Term
What is the outermost layer of cells called in a primary root?
Definition
Epidermis
Term
What the name of the water impermeable ring of wax in the endodermal cells of plants that blocks the passive flow of water and solutes into the stele by the way of cell walls?
Definition
Casparian Strip
Term
What is the name of the outermost layer of the vascular cylinder if a root, where lateral roots originate?
Definition
Pericycle
Term
What is the name of the innermost layer of the cortex in plant roots?
Definition
Endodermis
Term
What is the name of the ground tissue that is between the vascular tissue and dermal tissue in a root or dicot stem?
Definition
Cortex
Term
What is the name of the cylinder of meristematic tissue in woody plants that adds layers of secondary vascular tissue called secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem?
Definition
Vascular Cambium
Term
What is secondary growth?
Definition
Growth produced by lateral meristems, thickening the roots and shoots of woody plants
Term
What is primary growth?
Definition
Growth produced by apical meristems, lengthening stems and roots.
Term
What are the 4 types of roots?
Definition
Adventitious Roots
Aerial Roots
Prop Roots
Air Roots
Term
How are vascular bundles arranged in Monocot primary stems?
Definition
They are random
Term
How are vascular bundles arranged in Dicot primary stems?
Definition
They are symmetrically placed
Term
What is a tuber?
Definition
Underground stems for storing starch
Term
What is the purpose of leaves?
Definition
Photosynthesis
Gas Exchange
Term
What are the names of the cells that make up a stoma?
Definition
Guard Cells
Term
What are the 4 layers of the leaf?
Definition
Upper Epidermis
Palisades Layer
Spongy Layer
Lower Epidermis
Term
What 2 layers of a leaf doe the mesophyll contain?
Definition
Palisades Layer
Spongy Layer
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