Autotroph Structure and Function (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Organisms that produce their own organic nutrients
Organisms that produce their own organic nutrients
Autotrophs
Tissue that transports water & minerals from roots
Tissue that transports water & minerals from roots
Xylem
Tissue that transports dissolved sucrose in plants
Tissue that transports dissolved sucrose in plants
Phloem
Root hairs increase surface area by up to
Root hairs increase surface area by up to
12 times
Process by which water enters root cells
Process by which water enters root cells
Osmosis
Main photosynthetic cells in leaves
Main photosynthetic cells in leaves
Palisade cells
Bean-shaped cell pairs that control stomata
Bean-shaped cell pairs that control stomata
Guard cells
Net gas exchange in leaves during daytime
Net gas exchange in leaves during daytime
in, out
Transport method in non-vascular plants
Transport method in non-vascular plants
Diffusion and osmosis
Two main functions of root system
Two main functions of root system
Anchoring and absorbing water/minerals