Plant Structures
Chapter 35.1
You are responsible for understanding the following structures:
Take notes on each of the structures. Find a picture of each major structure and label it.
Roots
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Taproot
Lateral root
Root hairs
Modified roots*
Stems
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Nodes / Internodes
Axillary bud
Lateral shoot
Apical bud
Apical dominance
Modified stems*
Leaves
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Blade
Petiole
Vein
Modified leaves*
Dermal, Vascular, and Ground Tissues (Overview - No pictures necessary)
 Tissue system
 Dermal tissue system
 Epidermis
 Cuticle
 Periderm
 Vascular tissue system
 Xylem
 Stele
 Ground tissue system
 Pith
 Cortex
*Find one example of each of the modified plant structures. Label the parts of the structure and explain
how the plant is modified. Include a picture.