Roots
anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients, store sugars
what is the function of roots?
conduct water and nutrients, displays leaves to sunlight, supports flowers and fruits
what is the function of plant stems?
photosynthesis, store energy, transpiration
What is the function of leaves?
sexual propagation; make seeds
What is the function of a flower?
basic unit of life
What is a cell?
one main root, dicots, usually broadleaves
what are tap root systems?
what are stolons?
What are chloroplasts?
attracts pollinators
what is the petal?
group of cells working together to perform a specific function
what is a tissue?
what are fibrous root systems?
underground stem that propagates new plants
what are rhizomes?
Site of transpiration
What are stomata / guard cells?
produces pollen
What is the anther?
Group of tissues working together to perform a specific function
what is an organ?
store carbohydrates: carrots, parsnips, beets, turnips
what are storage roots?
what are corms?
The tip of the leaf
What is the apex?
anther and filament
what is the stamen?
the ovary!
specialized single cells that are the site of where water and nutrients are taken into the plant
what are root hairs?
ring-like scarring on woody stems that indicate 1 year of growth
What are bud scale scars?
The pattern the edge of the leaf makes
What is the margin?
stigma, style, ovary
What is the pistil?
Mrs. Denief went to what junior college?
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
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