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Plant Transport & Hormonal Control OBSR Part 1
Plant Transprt & Hormonal Control OBSR Class 10 Part 1 (Plant Transport)
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
12/18/2010

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Term
Name three major function of a leaf:
Definition
1) Increase surface area
2) Conduct photosynthesis
3) Regulate gas exchange
Term
What are three major adaptations of land plants (as observed in the leaf)?
Definition
1) Broad leaves increase surface area
2) Waxy cuticle prevents dessication
3) Veins for vascular tissue
4) Conducts photosynthesis
5) Regulates gas exchange through stomata
Term
The __________ is the broad, flat portion of the leaf.
Definition
1) Blade
Term
The __________ is the stalk that attached the blade to the stem.
Definition
1) Stalk
Term
The __________ are leaf-like outgrowths that are usually present in pairs at the base of the petiole
Definition
1) Stipules
Term
The __________ are strands of vascular tissue.
Definition
1) Veins
Term
The __________ is the area of the stem where the leaf is attached.
Definition
1) Node
Term
The __________ __________ forms at the base of the leaf.
Definition
1) Axillary bud
Term
The __________ __________ is the angle between the stem and petiole.
Definition
1) Leaf axil
Term
A simple leaf has a __________ blade.
A compound leaf has a blade divided into __________ leaflets.
Definition
1) Single
2) Two
Term
An __________ leaf arrangement has one leaf at each node.
An __________ leaf arrangement has two leaves at each node.
A __________ leaf arrangement has three or more leaves at each node.
Definition
1) Alternate
2) Opposite
3) Whorled
Term
In __________ leaf venation, veins run parallel to one another.
In __________ __________ leaf venation, veins branch along the entire length of the midvein.
In __________ __________ leaf venation, several major veins radiate from one point.
Definition
1) Parallel
2) Pinnately netted
3) Palmately netted
Term
What are the tree major types of tissue system that you observe in land plants?
Definition
1) The three major types of tissue observed in land plants is dermal, ground, and vascular.
Term
1. Upper / Lower Epidermis
-Most cells in these layers lack __________ and are relatively transparent.
-__________ __________ facing outward is __________ than the one facing inward.
Definition
1) Chloroplasts
2) Cell wall
3) Thicker
Term
2. Cuticle
-The __________ is the waxy layer secreted by the __________ __________ to reduce water loss from __________ walls.
Definition
1) Cuticle
2) Epidermal cells
3) Exterior
Term
3. Trichomes
-Trichomes help reduce __________ loss by retaining a layer of moist air next to the leaf and by reflecting __________.
-Some secrete stinging __________ to deter herbivores.
Definition
1) Water
2) Sunlight
3) Irritants
Term
4. Stomata
-Stomata regulate __________ __________ between leaf cells and environment.
-They can be numerous on the __________ / __________ epidermis depending upon environmental adaptation.
Definition
1) Gas exchange
2) Lower / Upper
Term
5. Guard Cells
-Guard cells are responsible for the opening and closing of __________.
-They are the only epidermal cells with __________.
Definition
1) Stomata
2) Chloroplasts
Term
6. Subsidiary Cells
-Subsidiary cells are cells associated with __________ __________.
-They provide a reservoir of water and __________ that move into and out of the __________ __________ as they change shape during the opening and closing of the stomata.
Definition
1) Guard cells
2) Ions
3) Guard cells
Term
Which are the only epidermal cells with chloroplasts?
Definition
1) Guard cells
Term
Where on the leaf of land plants would you generally find more stomata? Why?
Definition
1) Stomata are more generally found on the lower epidermis due to the cuticle preventing gas exchange on the upper epidermis.
Term
__________ __________ is composed of two types of mesophyll: __________ and __________.
Definition
1) Ground tissue
2) Palisade
3) Spongy
Term
Mesophyll is essentially a photosynthetic ground tissue composed of __________ cells which are __________ arranged with many air spaces to facilitate gas exchange.
-Palisade mesophyll is located toward the __________ __________, has a __________ arrangement, is __________ packed, and can be organized into __________ layers. It is also the primary site of __________.
-Spongy mesophyll is towards the __________ __________, has an __________ arrangement, is __________ packed, and has a __________ layer. It's primary function is to allow diffusion of gases, particularly __________. __________ also occurs but is no the primary function.
Definition
1) Parenchyma
2) Loosely
3) Upper epidermis
4) Columnar
5) Tightly
6) Multiple
7) Photosynthesis
8) Lower epidermis
9) Irregular
10) Tightly
11) Single
12) C02
13) Photosynthesis
Term
Spongy mesophyll includes all EXCEPT:
a. Towards lower epidermis
b. Primary function is diffusion of C02
c. Irregular arrangement of cells
d. Single layer
e. Main function is photosynthesis
Definition
1) e. Main function is photosynthesis
Term
The vascular tissue system is composed of three prominent parts: the __________, __________ and __________ __________.
Definition
1) Xylem
2) Phloem
3) Bundle Sheath
Term
The __________ stains red in the vascular tissue system and is located in the __________ part.
The __________ stains blue in the vascular tissue system and is located in the __________ part.
The __________ __________ is one or more layers of __________-__________ cells (__________ or __________) that surround the veins.
Definition
1) Xylem
2) Upper
3) Phloem
4) Lower
5) Bundle sheath
6) Non-vascular
7) Parenchyma or Sclerenchyma
Term
Dicots are usually composed of a broad, flattened __________ and __________.
They have __________ venation and possess guard cells shaped like __________ __________.
Definition
1) Blade
2) Petiole
3) Netted
4) Kidney beans
Term
Monocots lack a __________, their structure is narrow and the base often wraps around the stem to form a __________.
The have __________ venation and some do not have __________ differentiated into distinct layers.
They have guard cells shaped like __________.
Definition
1) Petiole
2) Sheath
3) Parallel
4) Mesophyll
5) Dumbbells
Term
The wavelength of blue light is about __________ to __________nm.
The blue light triggers the activation of __________ __________ in the guard cell's plasma membrane
It also triggers the synthesis of __________ __________ and the hydrolysis of __________.
Definition
1) 400 to 500
2) Proton pumps
3) Malic acid
4) Starch
Term
Stomatal Opening and Closing
1. __________ __________ activates proton pumps.
2. Protons are pumped out of __________ __________, forming electrochemical gradient.
3. __________ ions enter guard cells through voltage-activated ion channels.
4. __________ ions also enter guard cells through ion channels.
5. __________ enters guard cells by osmosis and the stomata open.
Definition
1) Blue light
2) Guard cells
3) Potassium
4) Chlorine
5) Water
Term
As the day progresses, __________ ions slowly leave guard cells and __________ is hydrolyzed to sucrose.
Stomata close when __________ leaves guard cells.
Definition
1) Potassium
2) Starch
3) Water
Term
__________ is the loss of water vapor through the aerial parts of the plants; the process occurs through the __________.
There is a tradeoff between C02 the requirement for __________ and the need for water conservation.
Definition
1) Transpiration
2) Stomata
3) Photosynthesis
Term
__________ is the release of liquid water from the leaves of some plants which occurs through special structures when __________ is negligible and the available soil moisture is __________; the process occurs during the __________.
Definition
1) Guttation
2) Transpiration
3) High
4) Day
Term
__________ __________ is the process of shedding or losing leaves.
The primary reasons for this process is that a plant's metabolism alters during different climates and they must meet specific water requirements.
The hormone responsible for leaf abscission is __________.
Definition
1) Leaf abscission
2) Ethylene
Term
Modified Leaves
A __________ is used to deter herbivores.
__________ are parts of the plant which grasp and support the weak stem
__________ __________ protect delicate meristematic tissue or dormant buds.
__________ are short, underground stems with fleshy leaves.
__________ __________ primarily participate in water storage.
__________ __________ have leaves modified to trap insects.
Definition
1) Spine
2) Tendrils
3) Bud scales
4) Bulbs
5) Succulent leaves
6) Carnivorous plants
Term
__________ are embryonic shoots.
Definition
1) Buds
Term
The __________ __________ is located at the tip of the stem.
Definition
1) Terminal bud
Term
The __________ __________ are modified leaves which cover the terminal bud and protect the delicate apical metistem during dormancy.
Definition
1) Bud scales
Term
__________ __________ or __________ __________ are located at axils of plant leaves and form branches that bear leaves or flowers.
Definition
1) Axillary buds or lateral buds
Term
The __________ is the area on the stem where each leaf is attached.
Definition
1) Node
Term
The __________ is the region between two successive nodes
Definition
1) Internode
Term
The __________ are sites of loosely arranged cells that allow oxygen to diffuse into the interior of the stem.
Definition
1) Lenticels
Term
The __________ is primarily composed of parenchyma, sclerenchyma, and collenchyma cells; it is the site of __________ and provides __________ and support.
The __________ is the __________ __________ at the center which consists of thin walled __________ cells that function in storage.
__________ __________ are arranged in bundles and __________ __________ exists sandwiched between xylem and phloem which is a __________ __________ responsible for secondary growth
Definition
1) Cortex
2) Photosynthesis
3) Storage
4) Pith
5) Ground tissue
6) Parenchyma
7) Vascular tissues
8) Vascular bundles
9) Lateral meristem
Term
Monocots have vascular bundles which are __________; they also have no distinct area for __________ and _________, and no __________ __________ to produce vascular or cork cambium.
Definition
1) Scattered
2) Cortex
3) Pith
4) Lateral meristem
Term
Which type of meristem gives rise to secondary xylem and phloem?
Definition
1) Lateral
Term
Can a monocot undergo secondary growth? Why or why not?
Definition
1) No because the lateral meristem is absent.
Term
The cork cambium gives rise to the __________.
The periderm includes __________ and __________ cells.
-Cork cells replace the __________ in a woody stem.
-Cork __________ cells function primarily in __________ in woody stems.
Definition
1) Periderm
2) Cork
3) Parenchyma
4) Epidermis
5) Parenchyma
6) Storage
Term
Is osmosis active or passive transport?
Definition
1) Passive
Term
What is free energy?
Definition
1) The amount of energy to perform work; in this case the water potential.
Term
If solute concentration is high, water concentration would be __________.
Definition
1) Low
Term
Water goes from a region of __________ potential (__________ negative) to __________ potential (__________ negative).
Definition
1) High
2) Less
3) Low
4) More
Term
Solutes __________ water potential.
Definition
1) S0lutes
Term
__________ __________ is a fast process that involves movement of water across the plasma membrane and it does not require __________.
Definition
1) Mass flow
2) Energy
Term
Water initially moves __________ into the roots from the soil.
Definition
1) Horizontally
Term
Nutrient mineral ions are __________ absorbed from the soil at __________ and are pumped into the __________.
Definition
1) Actively
2) Night
3) Xylem
Term
Water moves into the roots by __________ creating __________ pressure.
Definition
1) Osmosis
2) Positive
Term
The Tension-Cohesion Model is specific for the __________ vascular tissue.
The model reveals that water is transported __________ only through the xylem in a __________ transport.
Water is pulled up as a result of tension (__________ pressure) at the top of the plant.
__________ at the top is responsible for the __________ pressure (tensions, sucking) and hence the energy source responsible for this is the __________.
Gravity pulls water down but if the tensions produced is too great the water column may break creating a vapor pocket that causes water movement to stop, a process called __________.
Definition
1) Xylem
2) Upwards
3) Passive
4) Negative
5) Transpiration
6) Negative
7) Sun
8) Cavitation
Term
Does water transport require energy?
Definition
1) No
Term
Pressure-Flow Hypothesis
Sugar produced during photosynthesis is converted into __________.
Dissolved sugar is translocated upward or downward.
__________ transport while loading sugar at the source and unloading at the sink.
Definition
1) Sucrose
2) Active
Term
The __________ is where sugar is removed from the phloem.
Sugar is transported out of the sieve tube elements by __________ and __________ transport.
The water potential in the sieve tubes rise and water moves out via __________.
Definition
1) Sink
2) Active
3) Passive
4) Osmosis
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