Exam (elaborations)
Biology Chapter 13.6 Quiz 6 Questions & 100% Verified Correct Answers with complete solutions (Latest update
Biology Chapter 13.6 Quiz 6 Questions & 100% Verified Correct Answers with complete solutions (Latest update
[Show more]
Content preview
Biology Chapter 13.6 Quiz 6Absorbs water and minerals from the ground. Anchors plant in ground. - ANS-roots
The roots of --------- plants, such as orchids, creep along tropical tree branches and obtain water
and minerals from substances that collect in the cracks in the bark. - ANS-epiphytic
roots transport these absorbed substances to the place where they are needed in the plant. -
ANS-true
Roots also may function in ---- storage, as they do in carrots, radishes, and beets. - ANS-food
the first root that emerges from a seed - ANS-primary root
root system made up of one large root and many small, thin roots; typical to dicots -
ANS-taproot system
A root system common to monocots consisting of a mat of thin roots spreading out below the
soil surface. - ANS-fibrous root system
growth in length - ANS-primary growth
a structure that covers the tip of a root, protecting the root from injury - ANS-root cap
area just above the root cap where tiny undifferentiated cells carry on mitosis. -
ANS-meristematic region
the area of a plant where cells extend in length; located just above the meristematic region -
ANS-elongation region
area where cells are fully differentiated (where roots hairs are); just above the elongation region
- ANS-maturation region
tissues formed during primary growth - ANS-primary tissues
tiny hair-like extensions that increase the surface area of the root allowing it to absorb more
water and nutrients - ANS-root hairs
just inside the epidermis is a layer of large thin-walled parenchyma cells that store material
(what are they called?) - ANS-cortex
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller topgradesdr. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$11.53. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81989 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now