Exam 9: Plant Organization and Function

Cells of the ground tissue system are called

Entrance of minerals into the vascular cylinder of a eudicot root are regulated by the

A plant with small leaves and sunken stomata is most likely to be found in a

Beans, peas, and other legumes have root nodules that are caused by ________ and have the role of ________.

Parasitic plants have specialized roots for invading a host plant's tissues. What are these roots called?

The function of meristematic tissue is

The iris is a plant with long, sword-like leaves. Its flowers have six petals that form a tongue and "flags." When you cut through the stem to cut flowers for a bouquet arrangement, the many vascular bundles form tough "strings" throughout the stem. From this description, it is obvious that the iris is a

In lab, your instructor gives you a plant and asks you to identify a tissue where the cells lack a nucleus. Which tissue will you identify?

Sugars are conducted through plant tissues by the

Girdling a tree involves cutting a deep groove all the way around a tree trunk. It would have the effect of

The tendrils that support vining plants are a type of root.

Root hairs are found in which area of the root?

Mycorrhizae assist plants by

Which of the following is a major function of roots?

Most of the water obtained by a plant enters through the

Which of the following is the pathway for water transport in a plant?

The tissue in a root that functions in food storage is the

A gladiolus plant grows from a ________.

Which of the following is/are a reproductive structure of a plant?

Ancient trees, like those found in the redwood forest, have achieved their maximum height and will not grow any taller.