Lab Assignment: Plant Organs - Roots Plant Organ: ROOTS 1. Define the following: A. root cap B. meristem C. zone of elongation D zone of maturation

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Lab Assignment: Plant Organs - Roots
Plant Organ: ROOTS
1. Define the following:
A. root cap
B. meristem
C. zone of elongation
D. zone of maturation
E. root hairs
F. epidermis
G. collenchyma
H. cortex
I. parenchyma cells
J. endodermis
K. pericycle
L. xylem
M. phloem
N. central cylinder
PLANT ORGANS - ROOTS.C
2. Distinguish the root from other plant organs.
3. Explain the difference between monocot and dicot roots.
4. State the functions of roots. Are these functions different
from the others?
5. What are the advantages of a tap root or a fibrous/an
adventitious root to a plant?
6. How does the root's capacity to store photosynthate
contribute to water absorption?
7. What do the cohesive properties of water have to do
with water reaching the leaves in a tall tree?
Transcribed Image Text:11:40 PM Sun Nov 27 Lab Assignment: Plant Organs - Roots Plant Organ: ROOTS 1. Define the following: A. root cap B. meristem C. zone of elongation D. zone of maturation E. root hairs F. epidermis G. collenchyma H. cortex I. parenchyma cells J. endodermis K. pericycle L. xylem M. phloem N. central cylinder PLANT ORGANS - ROOTS.C 2. Distinguish the root from other plant organs. 3. Explain the difference between monocot and dicot roots. 4. State the functions of roots. Are these functions different from the others? 5. What are the advantages of a tap root or a fibrous/an adventitious root to a plant? 6. How does the root's capacity to store photosynthate contribute to water absorption? 7. What do the cohesive properties of water have to do with water reaching the leaves in a tall tree?
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