Tissues
This kind of tissue supports rapid growth.
What is meristematic tissue?
This style of root spreads out across a wide area, but offers poor stability for the organism.
What are fibrous roots?
A protective coating around the inner bud, acting as armor.
What is a bud scale?
The sum of all parts of the leaf beyond the petiole are known as this.
What is the blade?
These cells, though dead, are critical for supporting the overall structure.
What are sclerenchyma cells?
This tissue is made of dead cells and transports water and nutrients against gravity.
What is the xylem?
This section of the root is located between the epidermis and vascular tissue, and acts as additional storage for the plant.
What is the cortex?
This is the point where leaves and buds are attached to the main stem.
What are nodes?
This is where the leaf is attached to the stem.
What is a petiole?
These cells are the primary site of photosynthesis.
What are parenchyma cells?
This kind of tissue supports the movement of nutrients and water throughout the organism.
What is vascular tissue?
A root is comprised of these three zones, each serving a different purpose.
What are the zone of division, elongation, and maturation?
A bud that is located between a stem and a leaf is called this.
What is an axillary bud?
This is the main purpose of leaves.
What is to perform photosynthesis?
These tissues bring nutrients down from the leaves and are made of living cells.
What is the phloem?
This kind of tissue can be found surrounding the exterior of a plant.
What is dermal tissue?
This type of root is quite long and burrows straight down in search of water.
What is a tap root?
A stem's main purpose is to maintain a plant's _____.
What is upright posture (shape)
These structures carry water and nutrients across the leaf and back into the stem.
What are veins?
The two layers that make up the interior section of a leaf, where photosynthesis is performed.
What are the palisade and spongy mesophyll?
This type of tissue supports multiple functions, including photosynthesis and structural support.
What is ground tissue?
This style of root is used to store nutrients, and is thus consumed by other organisms, such as humans.
What are storage roots?
Underdeveloped leaves and shoots are known as this.
What are buds?
The special layer within a leaf that performs photosynthesis.
What is the mesophyll layer?
These cells, shaped like cylinders, offer support for the meristems.
What are collenchyma cells?