Plant Systems
A structure of tissue that performs a particular function in an organism is call what?
An organ
Small units of life that make up larger organisms are
Cells
What are the two major categories of leaves?
Broadleaf & needleleaf
What are the two types of plant stems? herbaceous and woody
herbaceous & woody
A potato is a stem true or false?
TRUE!
A group of organs that work together to perform a particular function.
A system
______ carry food made in the leaves to the stem and the roots.
Phloem
Why do trees shed their leaves?
Leaves cannot survive in winter; the tree stores food and slows the process
A plant life cycle that takes more than two years to complete, we called these the "permanent" plants
perennial
What do we call the growth on a potato?
Eyes
What are the two systems found in plants?
root & shoot
______ carry water absorbed in the roots to the rest of the plant.
Xylem
What do we call trees that loose their leaves?
Deciduous
A plant life cycle that takes one year to complete, you "always" have to plant these each year:
annual
What plant did we do an experiment with to see the Xylem process?
Celery
What system anchors the plant to the ground and absorbs water and nutrients?
root system
Grass is and example of what type of root?
fibrous root
What do we call trees that keep their leaves?
Evergreen trees
What organ supports the leaves and reproductive parts of the plant, transports food and water, and acts as a storage facility for food?
Stem
The center of a carrot is called what?
Xylem
What system holds the plant upright, manufactures food, and reproduces the plant by means of seeds?
shoot system
A carrot is an example of what type of root?
A taproot
What is the life cycle of a plant?
germinating, flowering, producing seeds, and dying
There are the four types of land plants, what are they?
trees, shrubs, herbs, & vines
What is the name of our state tree?
Tulip poplar