Plant Biology Flashcard for Grade 11

Front

What type of farming combines raising fish and growing plants in water?

Back

Aquaponics

Front

Which structure transports water from roots to the rest of the plant?

Back

Xylem

Front

Which root system has a single, large primary root?

Back

Taproot

Front

What is the waxy layer that helps prevent water loss in plants?

Back

Cuticle

Front

What are the small openings on leaves that allow gas exchange?

Back

Stoma

Front

Which plant structure is found at the tip of a root and protects it as it grows?

Back

Root cap

Front

What is the name for plants grown in rows, typically for large-scale production?

Back

Row crops

Front

What is the term for plants that lack woody stems?

Back

Herbaceous

Front

Which structure is an underground storage organ, such as an onion?

Back

Bulb

Front

What part of the plant connects a leaf blade to the stem?

Back

Petiole