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What systems are flowering plants divided into? |
• Underground root systems - anchorage & absorption of water & minerals
• Overground shoot systems - consists of leaves, stems, flower, fruits |
Overground , underground. |
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Type of roots? |
Tap roots - one main root that grows down into the soil
Fibrous roots - small branched roots emerging from the stem. |
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Functions of roots? |
➖ Anchor plant in the soil ➖ absorb water & minerals (root hairs) ➖ stores food in some plants |
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Zones in a root? |
1. Zone of protection - root cap protects root cells. 2. Meristematic zone - where mitosis occurs in a plant (new cells) 3. Zone of elongation - here cells grown longer. 4. Zone of differentiation - elongated cells develop into vascular, dermal & ground tissue. |
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