BOT111 Plant Anatomy Task – 22 April 2022
NAME: YOLOKAZI MACHI
STUDENT NUMBER: 202126117
TASK ONE: Fill in the blanks
a) The ______CORTEX (PRIMARY ROOT) _ is the largest central part of the root.
b) ____VASCULAR__ tissues, such as xylem and phloem, conduct materials throughout the
plant.
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The root __ROOT CAP_protects the growing tip of the root.
d) _ROOT HAIRS__ increase water and mineral uptake by increasing the surface area for
transport.
e) The stem between two nodes is called the __INTERNODE
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The _ROOT SYSTEM_ system of a plant lies below the ground.
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__MERISTEMATIC_ tissue contains undifferentiated cells which divide to form new roots,
shoots and buds.
h) The __ROOT AND SHOOT_____________ systems consist of above-ground structures.
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_EPIDERMIS_ tissue is the outer layer of cells covering the plant.
j)
_EMBRYONIC STEMC CELL_, _ADULT STEM CELL- are the direct descendants of embryonic
cells, whereas _INNER CELL_, _BLASTOCYST_ are developed from permanent tissues.
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TASK TWO: Label the parts of a plant
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SHOOT SYSTEM
ROOT SYSTEM
SHOOT TIP
LATERAL BUD
THIRD NODE
FLOWER
FLOWER STALK
AXIL
INTERNODE
PETIOLE
LEAF
VASCULAR BUNDLE
FRUIT
SEED
COTYLEDONS
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