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| Question | Answer |
| Meristem | An area of active cell division |
| Apical meristems | Found at tip of shoot and root, give an increase in length |
| Lateral meristems | Found around edges of some plants, give an increase in width |
| Root functions | Anchor the plant Absorb water and minerals Store food Transport absorbed materials to shoot |
| Tap roots | One main root growing from the radicle Eg carrot, radish, turnip |
| Fibrous roots | Many equal sized roots arising from stem base Eg grass, rice, wheat |
| Differentiation zone | Here cells develop into: 1. Dermal tissue 2. Ground tissue 3. Vascular tissue |
| Elongation zone | Here cells increase in size |
| Meristematic zone | Here new cells are produced by mitosis divisions |
| Protection zone | A root cap protects the cells as the root pushes through he soil |
| Leaf functions | 1. Photosynthesis 2. Transpiration 3. Gas Exchange 4. Sometimes store food |
| Leaves without petiole | Sessile leaves Eg blue speedwell |
| Veins contain __________ tissue | Vascular |
| Flower function | Contains the male and female gametes required for sexual reproduction |
| Stem functions | 1. Support the aerial parts of the plant 2. Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves 3. Transport food from leaves to roots 4. Sometimes store food |
| Terminal bud | Increases stem length |
| Lateral bud | Allows growth of side branches |
| Lenticels | Allow for gas exchange |
| To compare the upper and lower epidermis for the presence of stomata | 1. Paint lower epidermis with nail varnish 2. Peel away using forceps. Put on slide 3. Flatten using mounted needle 4. Examine on all powers. Draw diagram 5. Repeat on upper epidermis |
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