Botany 1st Semester Final Exam

Front

This region is the location of primary growth in a plant.

Back

Apical Meristem

Front

What is the thimble shaped tissue that is responsible for protecting the delicate area of the root?

Back

root cap

Front

What cell process takes place in the meristematic tissue?

Back

Cell Division

Front

What type of roots do trees in Missouri have that extend through the soil and support the tree? Options: Tap, Fibrous

Back

Tap

Front

These roots allow trees to diffuse oxygen when the ground beneath them is flooded.

Back

Pneumatophores

Front

Plants, such as corn, have these roots to help support and anchor them firmly in the ground: Prop roots, Buttress, Pneumatophores, Contractile

Back

Prop roots

Front

This structure protects the delicate part of the root.

Back

Root cap

Front

This structure increases the surface area of the root so the root can absorb more water.

Back

Root hair

Front

This is the region where plants become differentiated.

Back

Area of maturation

Front

What type of root structure does this plant exhibit?

Back

Tap root