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Biology
10th Grade
10/12/2009

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Term
2 Major Vascular Tissues
Definition

1. Phloem

2. Xylem

Term
Phloem
Definition
Carries food (glucose)
Term
Phloem
Definition
Thin-walled cells
Term
Xylem
Definition
Tissue that conducts water
Term
Xylem
Definition
Thick-walled cells
Term
Glucose
Definition
Sugar that's manufactured by photosynthesis
Term
Suberin
Definition
A wax secreted by cells which seals the leaf scar in the protective layer
Term
Separation Layer
Definition
Separates the leaf from the stem. Cells breakdown by lysosome activity; responsible for leaf fall
Term
Protective Layer
Definition
Cells secrete suberin (a wax) which seals the leaf scar
Term
Lysosomes
Definition
Cell organelles that breakdown cells or parts of cells. In the separation layer, it breaks down the entire cell.
Term
Green
Definition
Chlorophyll Pigmentation
Term
Yellow
Definition
Xanthophyll Pigmentation
Term
Orange
Definition
Carotene Pigmentation
Term
Red
Definition
Anthocyanin Pigmentation
Term
Pigmentation
Definition
Chemical Coloration
Term
Chlorophyll
Definition
Pigmentation in which photosynthesis occurs
Term
Anthocyanin
Definition
The only water soluable pigmentation
Term
Plastids
Definition
Cell organelles that either contain pigments or stored food
Term
Chromoplast
Definition
Xanthophyll is located in the ___
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
Chlorophyll is located in the ___
Term
Chromoplast
Definition
Carotene is located in the ___
Term
Vacuole
Definition
Anthocyanin is located in the ___
Term
Node
Definition
Location on a stem where a leaf is attached
Term
Petiole (at the node)
Definition
The abscission zone forms at the base of the ___
Term

1. Separation Layer

2. Protective Layer

Definition
The two layers of the abscission zone
Term
Trigger mechanisms
Definition
These initiate abscission zone formation
Term
Photoperiodocity
Definition
Length of light and dark
Term
Equinoxes
Definition
Equal light and dark
Term
Solstices
Definition
Longest and shortest days of the year
Term
March
Definition
The vernal equinox takes places in ___
Term

September

 

Definition
The autumnal equinox takes places in ___
Term

- Vernal

- Autumnal

Definition

Equinoxes

1. ___

2. ___

Term

June

 

Definition
The summer solstice takes place in ___
Term
December
Definition
The winter solstice takes place in ___
Term

- Summer

- Winter

Definition
The solstices are ___ and ___
Term
Thermoperiodocity
Definition
Temperature changes =
Term
Drought
Definition
Lack of sufficient water =
Term
Age
Definition
Length of time that individual lived =
Term

1. Photoperiodocity

2. Thermoperiodocity

3. Drought

4. Age

Definition

The trigger mechanisms are:

1. ___

2. ___

3. ___

4. ___

Term
Maximum photosynthesis
Definition
Physiologically, what is best for the leaf?
Term

1. Breaks down chlorophyll

2. Builds up sugar

Definition

Photosynthesis does two things:

1. ___

2. ___

Term
Removes the green
Definition
In leaf fall, the breakdown of chlorophyll:
Term
Increases the anthocyanin.
Definition
In leaf fall, the build up of sugar:
Term

1. Cloudy

2. Cool

3. Clammy

4. Calm

Definition
Environmental conditions for best coloration:
Term
Suberin
Definition
Keeps the supply of nutrients and water sealed off, and keeps glucose from getting out. (So that chlorophyll can't rebuild)
Term
Sun dehydrates the leaf.
Definition

[Enviromental Conditions]

 

Cloudy is best because:

Term
Heat dehydrates the leaf.
Definition

[Enviromental Conditions]

 

Cool is best because:

Term
  • high relative humidity = lower transpiration
  • rain knocks leaves off of the plant
Definition

[Enviromental Conditions]

 

Clammy is best because:

Term
Wind knocks leaves off of a plant.
Definition

[Enviromental Conditions]

 

Calm is best because:

Term
Age
Definition
An important factor in the trigger mechanisms of Evergreens.
Term
Membrane
Definition
The cell structure that controls what enters and leaves the structure
Term

1. Leucoplast

2. Chloroplast

3. Chromoplast

Definition
3 Types of Plastids
Term
Leucoplast
Definition
Plastid that stores food
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
Plastid that contains Chlorophyll
Term
Chromoplast
Definition
Plastid that contains either Xanthophyll or Carotene
Term
Vacuole
Definition

Cavity in the cell.

Contains Anthocyanin.

And toxins.

Term
  • solid
  • liquid
Definition

When something is STORED, it is a ___.


When something is MOVING, it is a ___.

Term
leaves
Definition
Photosynthesis takes place in the ___.
Term
  1. Absorbs water
  2. Absorbs nutrients
  3. Stores food
  4. Anchorage
Definition
4 Functions of Roots
Term
Parenchyma
Definition
The conducting cells of the phloem.
Term
Sclorenchyma
Definition
The conducting cells of the xylem.
Term
Chlorosis
Definition

When chlorophyll isn't being rebuilt.

Leaf turns yellow.

Lack of green pigment.

Term
Transpiration
Definition

Loss of water from the plant in the form of a vapor.

90%-95% of water in the plant.

Term
If one part of nature in the forest (the tree or the decomposer) benefits and lives well, so do the other parts.
Definition
Snowball Effect overview
Term
Start out with a small plant. As more leaves grow, more leaves fall, more decomposers (bacteria and fungi) come, more digestion, more nutrients, so the plant grows bigger, more leaves, more leaf fall, more nutrients, etc.
Definition
Snowball Effect illustration
Term

Decomposition:

Decomposers [bacteria & fungi] on the ground break down the fallen leaves and recycle the chemical elements back to the tree.

Definition
The way in which chemicals are made available to the leaf.
Term
  1. Simple
  2. Palmately Compound
  3. Pinnately Compound
  4. Twice Pinnately Compound
Definition
Leaf Types
Term
Compound
Definition
2 or more expanded parts:
Term
  1. Entire
  2. Serrate
  3. Lobed
Definition
Margins
Term
  1. Parallel
  2. Netted
  3. Pinnately Netted
  4. Palmately Netted
Definition
Venation
Term
Venation
Definition
Arrangement of the veins on the blade of the leaflets.
Term
Margin
Definition
Edge of the leaf
Term
Phyllotaxy
Definition
Where the leaves are organized/located on the stem based on the number of leaves at each node.
Term
  1. Alternate
  2. Opposite
  3. Whorled

 

Definition
Phyllotaxy
Term
Blade
Definition
Flattened part of the a SIMPLE leaf.
Term
Petiole
Definition
Stem-like structure that attaches the leaf to the stem
Term
Midvein (midrib)
Definition
Brings major amount of food and water to the plant.
Term
Leaflet
Definition
Flattened parts of a COMPOUND leaf
Term
Rachis
Definition
Stem-like part above petiole where the leaf attaches
Term
Stipule
Definition
Modified leaves, on the stem, at the base of the leaf.
Term
Ligule
Definition

Little bit of tissue that prevents water from going inside the sheath

[A Dam]

Term
Leaf Types
Definition
Based on the number of expanded parts and the arrangement of those parts.
Term

Axillary Bud

[Lateral]

Definition
A bud where the node is
Term

Apical Bud

[Terminal]

Definition
Node on the tip/end of the stem
Term
Simple
Definition

Leaf type:

One (1) expanded part

Term
Serrate
Definition
Saw-like margin:
Term
Palmately Compound
Definition

Leaf type:

All expanded parts meet at a central point.

Term
Opposite
Definition

Phyllotaxy:

2 leaves at a node

Term
Whorled
Definition

Phyllotaxy:

3 or more leaves at a node.

Term
Netted
Definition
Dicots all have ___ venation.
Term
Parallel
Definition
Only Monocots have ___ venation.
Term

1. In the leaf stem buds, flower buds, or mixed buds

2. In the epicotyl of the seed

 

Definition
Where do leaves originate?
Term
Guttation
Definition
Loss of water in the form of a liquid.
Term
Transporation
Definition
Loss of water in the form of vapor.
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
___ breaks down chlorophyll.
Term
Anthocyanin
Definition
The only pigment INCREASED by photosynthesis.
Term
Gymnosperm
Definition
___ have resin canals.
Term
  1. Resin Canals
  2. Irregular Mesophyll Cells
  3. Endodermis
  4. Transfusion Tissue
  5. Sunken Stomate
Definition
Only gymnosperms have these.
Term
Sclerenchyma
Definition
Hypodermis and Endodermis cells
Term

1. Sieve tubes

2. Companion cells

Definition
2 Components of Phloem
Term
Hydroscopic
Definition
Water holding = ___
Term
Phloem
Definition
Conducts glucose downward
Term
Xylem
Definition
Deals with water and minerals
Term
Angiosperm
Definition
If aleaf is a dicot, it's an ___.
Term
Trichomes
Definition
Reduces transporation
Term

- No resin canals

- All stomates on one side

Definition
Internal characteristics of Angiosperm
Term
  1. Epidermis
  2. Vascular Bundle (vein)
  3. Mesophyll
Definition
THREE PARTS OF EVERY LEAF
Term
Netted
Definition
Type of venation in dicotyledons
Term
Gymnosperms
Definition
Have no venation and no margin
Term
  • Sun leaves
  • Shade leaves
Definition
Two layers of Palisad Mesophyll
Term
Sun leaves
Definition
Mesophyll leaves with 2 or more palisade layers
Term
Shade leaves
Definition
Mesophyll leaves with one palisade layer
Term
Bulliform cells
Definition
Water-conserving cells located on the upper epidermis
Term
Parallel Venation
Definition
Equal distance between vascular bundles
Term
Parenchyma
Definition
Thin-walled cells
Term
Sclerenchyma
Definition
Thick-walled cells
Term
Stomate
Definition
Lets gases in, water out.
Term
Cutin
Definition
Reduces transpiration
Term
All living organisms depend on plants
Definition

1. Living organism's bodies depend on the glucose that's manufactured by plants.

2. All of our fossil fuel (oil, petroleum, natural gas) was produced by photosynthesis. It's sugar.

Term
All flesh is grass.
Definition
All animals are dependent upon plants. Our bodies are made from plant material.
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
Living part of the cell that contains a lot of material (Genetic material, RNA, Ribosomes)
Term
Guard Cells
Definition
Structures that open and closes the stomata
Term
Transpiration is loss of water in the form of vapor through the leaves. Guttation is the loss of water as a liquid.
Definition
Difference between Transporation and Guttation:
Term
Grana
Definition
Increases surface area so photosynthesis can occur.
Term
Stroma
Definition
A clear fluid all around the grana
Term
palisade mesophyll cells
Definition
The cells responsible for photosynthesis
Term
spongy mesophyll cells
Definition
The cells responsible for exchange of gases
Term
Stomata
Definition
A pore in the leaf used for gas exchanged
Term
Bulliform cells
Definition
Enlarged epidermal cells that facilitate leaf rolling in response to water stress.
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