Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Plants (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Cotyledons in dicots
Cotyledons in dicots
Two
3 functions of roots
3 functions of roots
Absorption, anchoring, storage
Radicle becomes...
Radicle becomes...
Primary root
Root hairs function
Root hairs function
Increase surface area for water & mineral absorption
Taproot system structure
Taproot system structure
One large primary root + smaller secondary roots
Xylem transports...
Xylem transports...
Water & minerals upward
Phloem transports...
Phloem transports...
Sugars from leaves to other plant parts
Secondary thickening tissue
Secondary thickening tissue
Cambium
Annual ring represents...
Annual ring represents...
One year of growth
Thick rings show...
Thick rings show...
Favourable conditions; thin rings show harsh conditions