BOT2601 Assignment 1 Unique Number: 303156
BOT2601
Assignment : 1
Due Date: 06/04/2021
Student Number:
Name:
Unique Number: 303156
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, BOT2601 Assignment 1 Unique Number: 303156
Assignment 1 Questions
Question 1
1.1. Explain the terms “fascicular cambium”, “inter-fascicular cambium” and “vascular
cambium”.
1.2. Describe growth in plants.
1.3. Why are nectaries important in plants?
Question 2
2.1. List the cell types concerned with transport of water in angiosperms and briefly explain
the differences between these cell types.
2.2. How do monocots and dicots differ structurally?
Question 3
Compare collenchyma tissue to sclerenchyma tissue with regards to:
a. the structure and composition of the cell
b. Functions
c. Position in plants
Question 4
Discuss in detail the origin, structure and function of a root apex
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BOT2601
Assignment : 1
Due Date: 06/04/2021
Student Number:
Name:
Unique Number: 303156
1|P ag e
, BOT2601 Assignment 1 Unique Number: 303156
Assignment 1 Questions
Question 1
1.1. Explain the terms “fascicular cambium”, “inter-fascicular cambium” and “vascular
cambium”.
1.2. Describe growth in plants.
1.3. Why are nectaries important in plants?
Question 2
2.1. List the cell types concerned with transport of water in angiosperms and briefly explain
the differences between these cell types.
2.2. How do monocots and dicots differ structurally?
Question 3
Compare collenchyma tissue to sclerenchyma tissue with regards to:
a. the structure and composition of the cell
b. Functions
c. Position in plants
Question 4
Discuss in detail the origin, structure and function of a root apex
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