Plant Stem Review

All of the following are functions of the plant stem EXCEPT...

• Site of Photosynthesis

• Food reserve for the plant

• Move nutrients throughout the plant through translocation

• Collect sunlight and raw materials needed for plant processes

What are two major environmental influences that affect the growth rate of stems?

• Temperature

• Water

• Competition with other plants

• Nutrients

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Label the dicot stem parts

a

b

c

d

e

Xylem

Pith

Phloem

Cortex

Vascular bundle

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What is the main function of the phloem for the plant?

• Transport water and oxygen from the roots to the leaves.

• Carry dissolved sugars from the leaves to the growing regions of the plant.

• Transport minerals and water from the leaves to the storage regions of the plant.

• Carry water from the leaves to the growing regions of the plant.

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The (a)   carrie​s ​ (b)   and dissolved nutrients from the ​ (c)   to other parts of the plant

• xylem
• phloem
• water
• oxygen
• roots
• leaves

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Match the following words to the correct stem tissue

• Macerated

• 
• Dicotyledon

• 
• Monocotyledon

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What two main factors influence tree ring spacing?

• Water (rainfall)

• Space

• Temperature

• Sunlight

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What cell part provides for the rigid structure of a plant stem?

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Chloroplasts

• Nucleus

The anatomical site where plant growth takes place is called the ​ (a)  

• meristem
• node
• internode
• bud

How does damage to meristematic tissue impact the growth of a plant?

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