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03/28/2012

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aprical meristem
Definition
located at the tips of roots and shoots
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cohesion-tension theory
Definition
theory that water is pulled up the xylem by transpiration from the leaves
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collenchyma
Definition
tissue consisting of cells that are elongated with thick but flexible cell walls
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cuticle
Definition
waterproof waxy covering on the above ground parts of a plant
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dermal tissue system
Definition
covers the outer surface of the plant body
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dicot
Definition
broad leafed plants, vegetables, 2 cotyledons
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ground tissue system
Definition
makes up most of the of young plants
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lateral meristem
Definition
also called cambium, a meristem tissue that forms cylinders parallel to the long axis of roots and stems; normally located between the primary xylem and phloem
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leaf
Definition
major photosynthetic structure of most plants
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mesophyll
Definition
loosely packed cells containing chloroplasts
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monocot
Definition
lilies, daffodils tulips, palm trees, 1 cotyledon
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nitrogen fixation
Definition
the conversion of n2 into nh
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parenchyma
Definition
the most abundant ground tissue,make up the body of a young plant
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phloem
Definition
transports a solution containing variety of organic molecules, and sugar
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pressure- flow theory
Definition
theory that states that differences in water pressure drive the flow of fluid through the sieve tubes
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primary growth
Definition
growth produced by aprical meristem cells
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root system
Definition
all the roots of a plant
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schlerenchyma
Definition
tissue made up of cells with thick hard cell walls
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secondary growth
Definition
increase in diameter and strength of a stem or root
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shoot system
Definition
located above ground, consists of all the buds, leaves, flowers and fruits
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stem
Definition
support and separate the leaves, lifting them into the sunlight and air
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vascular tissue system
Definition
transports fluid throughout the plant body
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xylem
Definition
transports water and dissolved minerals
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