SCI EN (REVIEW) Q2

Plant Characteristics (2 answers)

• Root system

• Autotrophs

• Shoot system

• Heterotrophs

Can make their own sustenance through Photosynthesis.

• Hormone Production

• Autotrophs

• Cytokinin

• Heterotrophs

Cannot make their own sustenance; Heavily relies on autotrophs.

• Heterotrophs

• Auxin

• Stomata

• Tubers

Two basic parts of a plant. (2 answers)

• Shoot system

• Tubers

• Rhizomes

• Root system

Develops above ground.

• Root system

• Shoot system

Functions of a Shoot system. (2 answers)

• Photosynthesis

  Reproduction

  Storage

• Transport

  Hormone Production

• Fruit Growth

  Germination

  Cell differentiation

• Division of Cells

  Absorps water

  Development of Pollen

Controls all the growth and development activities. (e.g. cell division)

• Rhizomes

• Root system

• Autotrophs

• Plant Hormones

Develops underground; Has roots and modified stem structures.

• Shoot system

• Root system

Modified stem structures: (2 answers)

• Gibberellin

• Auxin

• Tubers

• Rhizomes

An enlarged fleshy root; a storage organ with shoots produced at one end,

roots at the other. (ex. potatoes, ginger)

• Tubers

• Heterotrophs

• Rhizomes

• Root system