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Final Exam Review
Final Exam-Plant Biology includuing Reproductive biology
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06/08/2005
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Term
primary root
 Definition
the first structure to emerge from a sprouting seed
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secondary root
 Definition
the root that branch off from primary roots
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taproot system
 Definition
develops when the primary root grows rapidly and remains the largest root in the root system. They grow deep into the soil and become thick and fleshy
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fibrous root system
 Definition
made up of numerous roots, many of which are nearly equal in size. This type of system happends branching secondary roots are as large as or larger then the primary root.
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