BISC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Eudicots, Secondary Growth, Meristem

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Apical meristems generate primary growth-increases length of roots and shots. Root and shoot systems acquire and transport resources. Reproductive shoots bear flowers (modified leaves) for sexual reproduction. Vascular system- joins the two systems carrying water/minerals. Nodes= places where leaves are attached or a branch forms. Plants comprise dermal, ground and vascular tissue systems. All three tissue types run throughout all plats. Dermal(skin) tissue= single layer of cells( epidermis); covers the plant body. Epidermal tissue- forms the surface of the plant. Vasucluar- is arranged in vascular bundles forming strands. Leaves also contain different cell and tissue types. Apical meristems generate primary growth which increases the length of shoots and roots. Meristems are undifferentiated cells that retain their ability to undergo mitosis(=stem cells. Grasses have meristems at the base of stems and leaves(allows damaged leaves to rapidly r. Epidermal cells protect the surface of plants but also regulate exchange with the environment. A waxy cuticle decreases water loss via evaporation.

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