Plant Cells & Tissues
This organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.
What is the Chloroplast?
This type of root system is made up of many small roots spreading from the base of the stem.
What is a fibrous root system?
These two functions make up the main purpose of the plant’s stem
What is to support the plant and transport materials?
This is the primary function of the leaves.
What is Photosynthesis?
This process is what makes plants considered to be “autotrophic”
What is photosynthesis?
This type of plant tissue is responsible for transporting water throughout the plant
What is Xylem?
This is the main function of root hairs.
What is increase surface area for water absorption?
This type of growth occurs when a plant increases in girth.
What is secondary growth?
These Small openings in a leaf allow for gas exchange.
What are Stomata?
Pollen comes from this part of the flower
What is the Anther?
This type of tissue carries sugars and other nutrients from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
What is the Phloem?
The movement of water from the roots to the leaves occurs through this process.
What is Transpiration?
This type of meristematic tissue allows stems and roots to grow longer.
What is the apical meristem?
These cells control the opening and closing of stomata.
What are guard cells?
This structure within the ovary becomes the seed after fertilization.
What is the “ovule”?
This is the waxy layer that covers leaves and prevents water loss.
What is the Cuticle
This waterproof barrier in the root regulates water and mineral uptake into the vascular system.
What is the ENDOdermis
These rings in a tree trunk are used to indicate its age.
What are the annual rings?
This layer of leaf cells is where most photosynthesis occurs.
What are the “palisade Mesophyll”?
This plant hormone is responsible for promoting growth and cell elongation.
What is “Auxin”?
One of 3 types of ground tissues, this type of plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis and storage within the leaf.
What are parenchyma cells?
This structure in the root protects the delicate growing tip as it pushes through the soil.
What is the Root Cap?
In woody plants, this structure replaces the epidermis as the outer protective covering.
What is “bark”?
This pigment gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis
What is Chlorophyll?
This is the term for a plant’s response to light.
What is “Phototropism”?