Roots
what are 3 main functions of roots?
Absorb water and minerals, anchor the plant, store food and nutrients.
What are the two main types of stems?
Herbaceous and woody.
What is the main function of leaves?
Photosynthesis.
How many cotyledons does a monocot have?
One.
What gas enters the leaf through stomata?
Carbon dioxide.
What is the protective structure at the tip of a root?
Root cap.
Which type of stem is soft and flexible?
Herbaceous.
What is the broad, flat part of a leaf called?
Blade.
How many cotyledons does a dicot have?
Two.
What waxy layer prevents water loss from leaves?
Cuticle.
What structure increases surface area for water absorption?
Root hairs.
What protects woody plants from insects and environmental damage?
Bark
What are the tiny openings in leaves called?
What are the tiny openings in leaves called?
What type of leaf veins do monocots have?
Parallel veins.
What are the two vascular tissues?
Xylem and phloem.
What tissue carries water and minerals through the plant?
Xylem.
What type of stem adaptation is a potato?
Tuber
What cells control the opening and closing of stomata?
Guard cells.
What type of root system do dicots usually have?
Taproots.
What is the pattern of veins in a leaf called?
Venation
What layer acts as a control checkpoint before materials enter the vascular system?
Endodermis.
What type of stem grows above ground and spreads the plant?
Stolon (runner).
In which mesophyll layer does most photosynthesis occur?
Palisade mesophyll.
Which group often produces wood?
Dicots.
Name the three main plant organs.
Roots, stems, and leaves