Root system
What are the three types of roots in the root system
Primary, secondary, tertiary stems
What are 3 of the structures included in the shoot system
stems, leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits
Why are flowers colorful
to attract pollinators
what is the protective covering of a seed called
seed coat
what is the inside of a root called
cortex
What is the structure at the end of the root called that's used to protect the growing root
Root cap
What are 2 of the purposes of the stem
transport nutrient and support leaves
what is the male reproductive tract called
stamen
what is the radicle
first root emerging from seed, turns into primary root
what do root hairs do
grab nutrients
What are the structures that increase surface area of the roots called
Root hairs
What does mesophyll translate too
middle leaf
what part of the flower creates pollen
anther
what is a epicotyl
portion of the stem connecting seed to shoot system
what is the modified stalk connecting the flower to the stem called
peduncle/ pedicel
Where are nutrients stored in the stem of a monocot plant
pith
What does the spongy parenchyma do
Provide air pockets to allow the stomata to exchange gas
what is the female reproductive tract called
pistil
How many cotyledons does a dicot have
does a monocot or dicot have a pith
both- monocot in root, dicot in stem
How many sections of the root tip are there and what are they called/ do
3- area of cell division/ elongation/ maturation
what vascular tissue supports the leaf vein
phloem
what 4 parts are required for a flower to be called complete
pistil petal sepal stamen
The large portion made up of starch is called what
endosperm
how many dermal layers does a root have
2- epidermis and endodermis