Biology - Chapter 20 & 21 Plants Review

Water is transported from the roots to the leaves of a plant by the process of

Nonvascular plants are distinguished by the

Strings of celery

Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere through their roots.

The cell walls of land plants contain

The ground tissue in the center of roots and stems

The function of the root cap is to

Development of cuticle helped adapt plants to life on land by

Which of the following associations between plant tissue systems and its functions is INCORRECT

The rate of H₂O absorption in roots is influenced by the amount of H₂O lost in transpiration.

Support, growing region

The protective layer of cells that covers the apical meristems in roots is vascular cambium.

Plant roots are always found below ground level.

Water generally moves into root hairs by osmosis.

Secondary plant growth occurs in apical meristem located at the tips of stems and roots.

pholem

Nonvascular plants have true leaves but lack true roots and stems.

Plants grow in length as a result of cell division in the lateral meristem.

Morphine is extracted from the opium poppy.

_____ cells provide structural support and typically dead at functional maturity

Which of the following is NOT characteristics of fibrous roots?

The study of plants is called

Root hairs help during absorption by

The opening and closing of stomata is regulated by

Pear grit

The expansion and contraction of the stomata regulates the opening closing of the guard cells.

Vascular system includes both xylem and phloem.

In roots tips, cells differentiate into special tissues in the

Aspirin, digitalis and cortisone are medical products made from plants.

A primary root that grows downward and remains the largest root in the system is called a

Fleshy part of an apple

A seed is

Blades connect to the stems of plants by the

Xylem

The cultivation of plants began in

True roots, stems, and leaves are characteristics of

The primary functions of the epidermis are to protect the plant and reduce water loss.

The stomata are responsible for

Cultivation of plants began about

Virtually all of our food is derived, directly or indirectly, from plants.

Parenchyma tissue is made up of the walls of dead cells and supports and strengthens a plant.

Which type of plant cell functions in metabolic activities such as photosynthesis and storage?

In plants, xylem tissue is alive at maturity.

which of the following cells are dead at maturity

Roots may perform all of these functions EXCEPT