Bio 348 Test Questions with Correct Answers

Bio 348 Test Questions with Correct Answers
apical meristem

site of cell development and growth

Shoots

contains stem and leaves (above ground)

Stem

supportive and conductive organs that bears leaves

Leaf

organ of the shoot that performs photosynthesis and transpiration

Buds

immature shoot systems located in the axils of leaves

Sporangium

basic spore-producing part of all land plants

Strobilus

modified, reproductive shoot systems of nonflowing vascular plants

Ovule

megasporangium enveloped by protective integuments

Seed

mature ovule

Flower

, modified reproductive shoot

Fruit

mature ovary of flowering plants

Herb

plant with aboveground shoots that die back at the end of grow season

Vine

plant with elongate, weak stems, supported by scrambling, twining, tendrils, or roots

Shrub

perennial, woody plant with several main stems arising at ground level

Subshrub

short, woody shrub that is only woody at the base and seasonally bears new, nonwoody,

annual shoots

Tree

tall, perennial, woody plant having one main stem arising at ground level

Rootcap

covers and protects apical meristem

Root hairs

develops from root tip and increases surface area

Radicle

first root to develop in the embryo