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Cell
Cellulose
Organelles
Tissue
Membrane-bound protoplasmic mass. The unit of plants that make…
a highly insoluble compound; component of plant cell walls con…
where functions are carried out inside the cells. Examples are…
a group of similar cells that perform a particular function
Cell
Membrane-bound protoplasmic mass. The unit of plants that make…
Cellulose
a highly insoluble compound; component of plant cell walls con…
Cohesion
Adhesion
Dicot
Monocot
Water molecules stick together because of Hydrogen bonds (ex.…
Water molecules stick to others like them because of Hydrogen…
An angiosperm that has two seed leaves
An angiosperm that has only one seed leaf.
Cohesion
Water molecules stick together because of Hydrogen bonds (ex.…
Adhesion
Water molecules stick to others like them because of Hydrogen…
4 main organ systems of a plant
Roots
2 types of roots
tap root
roots, stems, leaves and flowers
anchor plants in the ground and absorb water and dissolved nut…
taproot, fibrous
the primary portion of the root grows long and thick while sec…
4 main organ systems of a plant
roots, stems, leaves and flowers
Roots
anchor plants in the ground and absorb water and dissolved nut…
Alternation of generations
Sporophyte
Gametophyte
Bryophyte
The fluctuation between these diploid and haploid stages that…
The asexual and usually diploid phase, producing spores from w…
The gamete-producing and usually haploid phase, producing the…
Bryophytes are an informal group consisting of three divisions…
Alternation of generations
The fluctuation between these diploid and haploid stages that…
Sporophyte
The asexual and usually diploid phase, producing spores from w…
3 cell types
what is the difference between the peri…
The life of a cell
The life of a the cell ... ( 4 phases) ... MI…
-parenchyma ... - collenchyma, ... epidermis= 1 cell wall thick... -sc…
The periderm is cork cambium,cork,phelloderm it divides ... peric…
1. interphase, cell is doing its function DNA is duplicated ... 2…
(Interphase),is the majority of its life then it goes to its m…
3 cell types
-parenchyma ... - collenchyma, ... epidermis= 1 cell wall thick... -sc…
what is the difference between the peri…
The periderm is cork cambium,cork,phelloderm it divides ... peric…
Alternation of generations
Sporophyte
Gametophyte
Bryophyte
The fluctuation between these diploid and haploid stages that…
The asexual and usually diploid phase, producing spores from w…
The gamete-producing and usually haploid phase, producing the…
Bryophytes are an informal group consisting of three divisions…
Alternation of generations
The fluctuation between these diploid and haploid stages that…
Sporophyte
The asexual and usually diploid phase, producing spores from w…
The life of a cell
The life of a the cell ... ( 4 phases) ... MI…
Plastids... 3 basic types ... * All related t…
Mitochondria
1. interphase, cell is doing its function DNA is duplicated ... 2…
(Interphase),is the majority of its life then it goes to its m…
- chloroplast { green because of chlorophyll (photosynthesis)…
* have 2 layers of membrane ... * fxn: cellular respiration ... > ho…
The life of a cell
1. interphase, cell is doing its function DNA is duplicated ... 2…
The life of a the cell ... ( 4 phases) ... MI…
(Interphase),is the majority of its life then it goes to its m…
Hypogynous
Epigynous
Perigynous
stipulate
ovary is superior than androcium , calyx and corolla
ovary is inferior to androcium , calyx and corolla
ovary , androcium , calyx and corolla are at equal level
the leaf having an outgrow under the leaf or on pediclle
Hypogynous
ovary is superior than androcium , calyx and corolla
Epigynous
ovary is inferior to androcium , calyx and corolla
Bryophytes
Mosses
Peat Moss
Bog
Division of non-vascular plants that have no roots, stems, or…
don't have a vascular system so they must live close to the gr…
The partially decomposed remains of various mosses. Retains wa…
An area of wet, spongy ground consisting mainly of decayed or…
Bryophytes
Division of non-vascular plants that have no roots, stems, or…
Mosses
don't have a vascular system so they must live close to the gr…
Apical Meristems
Multicellular, Dependent Embryos
Alternation of Generations
Embryophytes
Localized regions of cell division at tips of shoots and roots…
Zygotes kept within female tissues of a plant. Have placental…
The gametophyte and sporophyte generations are the two multice…
Land plants with multicellular, dependent embryos
Apical Meristems
Localized regions of cell division at tips of shoots and roots…
Multicellular, Dependent Embryos
Zygotes kept within female tissues of a plant. Have placental…
3 cell types
what is the difference between the peri…
The life of a cell
The life of a the cell ... ( 4 phases) ... MI…
-parenchyma ... - collenchyma, ... epidermis= 1 cell wall thick... -sc…
The periderm is cork cambium,cork,phelloderm it divides ... peric…
1. interphase, cell is doing its function DNA is duplicated ... 2…
(Interphase),is the majority of its life then it goes to its m…
3 cell types
-parenchyma ... - collenchyma, ... epidermis= 1 cell wall thick... -sc…
what is the difference between the peri…
The periderm is cork cambium,cork,phelloderm it divides ... peric…
Phragmoplast
Order of Land Plants
Sporangia
Sporocytes
Cell plate formed during cell division
1)Bryophytes (non vascular)... 2)Pteridophytes (vascular)... 3)Gymno…
Multicellular organs found on sporophyte; produce spores which…
In sporangia; diploid cells that undergo meiosis and generate…
Phragmoplast
Cell plate formed during cell division
Order of Land Plants
1)Bryophytes (non vascular)... 2)Pteridophytes (vascular)... 3)Gymno…
Plant growth and development
All plants cells are
Internal Factors: Hormones
Jasmonic Acid
relies on the interplay of internal and external signals
-Totipotent... -Capable of becoming any other plant cell
1. Auxins... 2. Cytokinins... 3. Gibberellins... 4. Ethylene... 5. Abscisi…
-Signaling hormone active in almost all plant defenses... -Tells…
Plant growth and development
relies on the interplay of internal and external signals
All plants cells are
-Totipotent... -Capable of becoming any other plant cell
Cons of plants on land
Plants vs. Animal Cells
Cell Wall
What are plant cell walls made of?
-Staying wet... -Keeping the zygote alive... -Moving from place to p…
-Contain chloroplast and a cell wall... -Plants have a large vacu…
A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provide…
cellulose ( a chain of sugars)
Cons of plants on land
-Staying wet... -Keeping the zygote alive... -Moving from place to p…
Plants vs. Animal Cells
-Contain chloroplast and a cell wall... -Plants have a large vacu…
Botany
Plant Anatomy
Plant Anatomy
Plant Physiology
Study of plants... (Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, cell biology,…
-Focus on internal structure of plants... -anatomy of leaves, ste…
used in determining relationships among plants
Focus on plant functions ... Use cloned genes ... Temperature, light…
Botany
Study of plants... (Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, cell biology,…
Plant Anatomy
-Focus on internal structure of plants... -anatomy of leaves, ste…
Lecture1
What was the early organization
1960's 5kingdom
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
You introduction to fungi
Botany, Zoology (Aristotle)
Plants were divided into macroscopic categories ... Monera, Proti…
no internal membranes vs. membrane- bound organelles... 1kingdom…
Lecture1
You introduction to fungi
What was the early organization
Botany, Zoology (Aristotle)
Cohesion
Adhesion
Dicot
Monocot
Water molecules stick together because of Hydrogen bonds (ex.…
Water molecules stick to others like them because of Hydrogen…
An angiosperm that has two seed leaves
An angiosperm that has only one seed leaf.
Cohesion
Water molecules stick together because of Hydrogen bonds (ex.…
Adhesion
Water molecules stick to others like them because of Hydrogen…