Bio Ch. 13

Front

What type of plant lives for many years?

Back

Perennial plants are those that live for multiple years, often flowering and producing seeds each season.

Front

What carries water and nutrients in a leaf?

Back

Veins are the structures in leaves that transport water and nutrients.

Front

What type of tissue covers plant surfaces?

Back

Dermal tissue is the protective outer layer of a plant.

Front

In which root region do cells specialize?

Back

The maturation region is where root cells specialize and differentiate.

Front

What are the lower layer of irregularly shaped cells inside a leaf called?

Back

Spongy Mesophyll is the layer of cells in a leaf that allows for gas exchange.

Front

What is the function of vascular tissue in plants?

Back

Vascular tissue is responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant.

Front

What is the role of the cuticle in plants?

Back

The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps prevent water loss from the plant's surface.

Front

What is the primary function of the palisade mesophyll?

Back

The palisade mesophyll is responsible for photosynthesis, as it contains many chloroplasts.

Front

What is the difference between annual and perennial plants?

Back

Annual plants complete their life cycle in one year, while perennial plants live for multiple years.

Front

What is the purpose of the petiole in a leaf?

Back

The petiole connects the leaf blade to the stem and supports the leaf.