Exam 33: Plant Structure, Growth, and Development

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Although the epidermis lacks chloroplasts, it plays an essential role in photosynthesis. What features of the epidermis contribute to the overall photosynthetic success of a plant?

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Concepts to Consider: Cuticle prevents loss of water needed for photosynthesis; stomata and guard cells allow diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen (open during day, closed at night).

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a type of ground tissue whose cells are often dead at maturity
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epidermis
collenchyma
xylem
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a type of ground tissue whose cells are often dead at maturity
epidermis
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main function is transporting water and minerals
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sclerenchyma
epidermis
parenchyma
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main function is transporting water and minerals
sclerenchyma
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expression of different genes in different cells at the same time
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morphogenesis
cell differentiation
cell development
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expression of different genes in different cells at the same time
morphogenesis
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Growth that results in an increase in stem or root length occurs in which specific area of the plant?

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Specialized epidermal outgrowths that remove excess salt accumulated in seashore plants are an example of:

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When the cork cambium divides, it produces cork cells toward the inside.

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Which tissue system of the plant body is largely responsible for photosynthesis?

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Mature vessel elements:

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In one sentence, explain how it is possible for genetically identical plant cells to become different from each other.

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Leaves are attached randomly (regularly) to stems and play a role in photosynthesis.

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Hemicellulose is more soluble than cellulose.

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The preprophase band consists of chromosomes aligned in a particular pattern.

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. What is the dermal tissue system? Differentiate between the epidermis and periderm.

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The preprophase band is specific to plant cells and:

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A plant that requires two years to complete its life cycle is referred to as a(n):

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has a cuticle
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epidermis
parenchyma
collenchyma
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has a cuticle
epidermis
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A secondary cell wall would be:

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Differentiate between primary and secondary growth in plants. Be sure to include the results of each and where each type of growth would be most likely to occur.

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a simple tissue that is the most common tissue in plants
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sclerenchyma
xylem
phloem
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a simple tissue that is the most common tissue in plants
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