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Botany-exam
Botany exam
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Plant Sciences
Undergraduate 2
10/24/2015

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Term
What is the root cap function?
Definition
Protects tissues from damage
as root grows
•Secretes mucilage that acts
as lubricant
– Functions in gravitropism (gravity perception)
Term
Which region of the root contains hairs?
Definition
Zone of maturation
Term
What are somatic cells?
Definition
A somatic cell is any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells. Somatic cells are diploid, meaning that they contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.
Term
What are Gamete cells?
Definition
Gametes are haploid cells, and each cell carries only one copy of each chromosome.
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