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OHT Test 2

Tissues and Plant Growth, Cells, and Genetics

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_____ are a group of cells in plants that can divide continuously to form new cells and tissues Meristematic Tissue
_____ and _____ are the 2 types of growth tissue - Apical meristems - Intercalary (axillary) meristems
_____ meristems grow at the tips Apical meristems
_____ meristems are at leaf axils Intercalary (axillary) meristems
_____ are found in roots, shoots and vegetative buds Meristematic Tissue
_____ are composed of parenchyma cells Meristematic Tissue
______ start out small and uniform and mature to assume different shapes Meristematic Tissue
_____ causes cell division to occur and growth as a result Meristematic Tissue
____ growth gives you an increase in length Primary Growth
____ growth relates to Apical growth at tips Primary Growth
____ growth relates to Intercalary growth at nodes Primary Growth
____ growth gives you an increase in diameter Secondary Growth
____ growth relates to the Vascular cambiums (Xylem and Phloem) Secondary Growth
Vascular cambium is considered ____ growth Secondary Growth
_____ and ____ are the two Vascular cambium - Xylem - Phloem
____ growth relates to the Cork cambiums (Bark and Woody plants only) Secondary Growth
Cork cambium is considered ____ growth Secondary Growth
_____ and ____ are the two Cork cambium Bark Woody plants
Simple tissues are composed of ____ cell type just one
parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma cells are considered ______ Simple tissues
Complex tissues are composed of ______ cell type more than one
xylem, phloem and periderm are considered _____ Complex tissues
The _____ has thin walled cells varying in size, shape and function Parenchyma cell
_____ can be meristematic, photosynthetic and used for storage Parenchyma cells
The _______ is most common type of plant cell Parenchyma
_____ are found in regions of active growth Parenchyma cells
______ are unevenly thickened cell walls Collenchyma cells
_______ offer support by strengthening tissues Collenchyma cells
______ are found in soft, edible fruit rinds Collenchyma cells
_______ are found in stems, petioles, leaf margins and leaf veins Collenchyma cells
_____ are the “string” in celery Collenchyma cells
_______ are cells that help make up the vascular system Collenchyma cells
_____ are Tissue composed of cells with thick cell walls Sclerenchyma
____ functions primarily in strengthening and support Sclerenchyma
_____ can bend without snapping Sclerenchyma cells
_____ are found in petioles Sclerenchyma cells
_____ are found around seeds Sclerenchyma cells
_____ are the “gritty” cells in pears Sclerenchyma cells
Epidermis are a type of ____ tissue Complex Tissue
Secretion Tissues are a type of ____ tissue Complex Tissue
Xylem are a type of ____ tissue Complex Tissue
Phloem are a type of ____ tissue Complex Tissue
Periderm are a type of ____ tissue Complex Tissue
The _____ is the exterior tissue of leaves, young stems, and roots Epidermis
The _____ contains stomata and guard cells which regulate water movement and gas exchange Epidermis
The Epidermis contains the _____ Cuticle
The ____ protects plants from excessive sunlight which will over heat protoplasm and bleach chlorophyll Epidermis
The ____ is a Waxy/fatty layer of varying thickness on the outer walls of epidermal cells Cuticle
_____ is known for “water proofing” / holds water in Cuticle
______ offers some protection against plant pests like; leaf hairs that deter egg laying Cuticle
The substance in which a cuticle is composed is called the ____ Cutin
_____ release hormones that are vital to normal plant function Secretion Tissues
______ also secretes substances like the oil on citrus and the resin from pines Secretion Tissues
The _____ conducts water and dissolved substances up through the plant (active transport) Xylem
Water moves through the ______ due to water potential Xylem
______ concentration → _______ concentration High concentration → low concentration
what is the order of the Xylem process? Soil – root – stem – leaf - air
The _____ consists of parenchyma cells, fibers, vessels, tracheids and ray cells Xylem
The______ functions primarily in the conduction of dissolved food substances throughout the plant to the needed organs Phloem
The ______ moves food from the leaves to the other plant parts Phloem
The ______ consists of sieve tube elements and companion cells Phloem
_____ is the outer bark composed of a mixture of cells including cork cells (cells that are dead at maturity) Periderm
___ involves auxin Cell Loosening
With _____, acids are secreted into cell walls – pH dependent enzymes are activated – loosens the cellulose in cell walls Cell Loosening
____ needs to happen so cells can enlarge and/or divide Cell Loosening
Cells take in water by ____ osmosis
_____ is essential for growth and development in cell enlargement Water
Enlargement is required for ____ growth
Turgor is required for ____ enlargement
Shoot Elongation are either ____ or ____ Determinate or Indeterminate
Shoot elongation stops after a period of time because of ____ Determinate
Flower bud(s) end up on the terminal end due to _____ Determinate
Annuals are an example of ____ Determinate
Shoot elongation continues indefinitely because of ___ Indeterminate
Flowerbuds are lateral, not terminal due to _____ Indeterminate
Vines are an example of _____ Indeterminate
___ are plant growth regulators Plant Hormones
____ can be natural or synthetic (our focus is natural) Plant Hormones
Auxin, Cytokinin, Abscissic Acid, Gibberellin, and Ethylene are examples of _____ Plant Hormones
___ have specific effects on the plant (i.e. inhibiting plant growth, etc.) Plant Hormones
Apical Dominance and Senescence are the two types of ____ Hormonal Interactions
_____ and ______ are the two types of hormonal interactions Apical Dominance and Senescence
____ is the suppression of the growth of lateral buds by hormones Apical Dominance (basics)
Growing points dominate the plant (tips of roots and tips of shoots) because of ____ Apical Dominance (basics)
____ increases in length as the apical meristem produces new cells Apical Dominance (basics)
____ meristem releases a hormone (auxin) that prevents the lateral growth of the plant (auxin inhibits cytokinin which is needed for lateral growth) Apical Dominance (details)
Remove the _____ meristem to prevent apical dominance – leads plant to become “bushy” Apical Dominance (details)
_____ should be done approximately ¼” above the node Pinching
The ____ pinch takes off only the apical meristem Soft pinch
The ____ pinch is more drastic (pruning) Hard pinch
The ____ pinch is a uniform response Control pinch
The ___ is the breakdown of cell components and membranes that eventually lead to the death of the cell Senescence
Mimic, replace auxins, or other hormones are considard____ Commercial Growth Regulators
____ can be natural or synthetic Commercial Growth Regulators
Root Tone and Hormodin contains IBA and IAA to induce rooting because of ____ Commercial Growth Regulators
B-Nine (Alar), Cycocel / Arrest, and Pro-Gibb are examples of Growth Regulators
____ is used to shorten internodes B-Nine (Alar)
_____ slows growth and makes plants shorter overall Cycocel and Arrest
______ or Gibberellic acid, lengthens the internodes of plants and is used in dormancy substitution Pro-Gibb
Buds either grow ____ or ____ Vegetatively or Reproductively
___ make more leaf and stem tissue Vegetative Buds
____ are terminal buds on plants with indeterminate growth Vegetative Buds
___ make flower parts Reproductive Buds
____ are terminal buds on plants with determinate growth Reproductive Buds
____ cells are small Eukaryotic Cells (Plants) - Eucaryote Cells
____ cells are also pronounced nucleus Eukaryotic Cells (Plants) - Eucaryote Cells
____ cells have simple cell walls, if any Eukaryotic Cells (Plants) - Eucaryote Cells
____ cells have multiple, linear chromosomes Eukaryotic Cells (Plants) - Eucaryote Cells
___ cells are very small Prokaryotic Cells
___ cells have no nucleus Prokaryotic Cells
___ cells have no organelles Prokaryotic Cells
___ cells have complex cell walls Prokaryotic Cells
___ cells are single, circular chromosomes Prokaryotic Cells
Cells are divided into ____ regions or areas 3
Cytoplasm/protoplasm, Nucleus, Outer membrane are the regions or areas for ____ Cell Structure and Function
_____, ______, and _____ are the 3 layers of cell walls Primary Cell Wall Secondary Cell Wall Middle Lamella
____ is the first cell wall formed during cell development Primary Cell Wall
____ is thin and flexible: allows for the growth of the cell Primary Cell Wall
____ is composed of cellulose, hemi-cellulose, and pectin Primary Cell Wall
The ______ forms after growth stops Secondary Cell Wall
The _____ is located between the primary cell wall and plasma membrane Secondary Cell Wall
The ____ is thick and rigid; inhibits cell growth Secondary Cell Wall
The ____ consists of more cellulose and lignin Secondary Cell Wall
The ____ is a thin layer of sticky pectin and glues adjacent cells together Middle Lamella
Because of ______, deposits of lignin occurs to harden the cell wall and make the cell wall rigid Lignification
Rigidity of cell wall allows plant cells to develop turgor pressure because of _____ Lignification
____ use cell to cell interconnections Plasmodesmata
The ____ is also known as the plasma membrane or plasma lemma Cell Membrane
The___ is the barrier between cell interior and exterior Cell Membrane
The ____ regulates osmosis: functions as a selective barrier to transport substances into and out of the cell Cell Membrane
The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a type of _____ Organelle
The Ribosomes is a type of _____ Organelle
The Mitochondria is a type of _____ Organelle
The Golgi Apparatus is a type of _____ Organelle
The Vacuole is a type of _____ Organelle
The Chloroplasts is a type of _____ Organelle
The Nucleus is a type of _____ Organelle
The _____ is the principle site of membrane synthesis Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
_______ is the complex system of membranous channels Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
The _____ transports proteins or lipids to different parts of the cell Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
_____ is embedded with ribosomes Rough ER
_____ is the site of protein synthesis, storage and secretion Rough ER
_____ does not have ribosomes Smooth ER
_____ is the site of lipid (fat) synthesis and secretion Smooth ER
_____ is also the site of protein synthesis Ribosomes
_____ occur freely in the cytoplasm or are attached to the ER Ribosomes
The _____ is the site of cellular respiration: produces energy for living organisms in the form of ATP Mitochondria
The ____ have their own DNA Mitochondria
Golgi bodies make up the _____ Golgi Apparatus
The _____ secretes new cell wall precursors Golgi Apparatus
____ is a large membrane enclosed sac that absorbs and stores food and water (turgor pressure) Vacuole
_____ contains anthocyanins related to fall color and the color of flowers and fruits Vacuole
_____ are the inner and outer membrane enclosing fluid called stroma Chloroplasts
______ contains thylakoids Chloroplasts
____ occurs when plants are grown without sufficient light; chloroplasts turn into etioplasts; results in spindly pale growth; can be prevented or reversed Etiolation
The ______ contains genetic material (DNA) Nucleus
____ directs cellular function DNA
______ allow for the passage of large molecules of RNA out of the nucleus Nuclear pores
______ within the nucleus is responsible for the production of ribosomes Nucleolus
_____ are wastes or storage products found within the cell Ergastic Substances
Primary metabolites are a type of _____ Ergastic Substance
Secondary metabolites are a type of _____ Ergastic Substance
_______ are starch and sugars that play a role in cell metabolism Primary metabolites
____ are resins and tannins that serve as plant protectants that are toxic to animals and insects Secondary metabolites
Rhubarb leaves being poisonous are an example of ______ Secondary metabolites
Tannins produced by oaks repeling spotted lanternfly are an example of ______ Secondary metabolites
Cell Division consists of _____ and _____ Mitosis and Meiosis
What are the steps in Mitosis for cell division? Interphase, early prophase, late prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase
What are the steps in Meiosis for cell division? Interphase, early prophase 1, late prophase 1, metaphase 1, anaphase 1, telophase 1 and prophase 2, metaphase 2, telophase 2, and anaphase 2
____ is the complete replication of DNA and division of nucleus which conserves the amount of DNA in the next generation of two cells Mitosis
____ occurs at all of the growing points within the plant. Mitosis
____ is the complete replication of DNA followed by two consecutive divisions resulting in the following generation of four cells to contain half of the original amount of DNA Meiosis
_____ occurs in flowers as a part of sexual reproduction. Meiosis
____ are flattened discs containing chlorophyll and other pigments; arranged in stacks called grana Chloroplasts
Nucleolus within the nucleus is responsible for the production of _____ ribosomes
______ promotes cell growth and differentiation especially on the tips of plants. Promotes roots on unrooted cuttings. Auxins
_______ promotes cell division and lateral growth in plants. Cytokinin
______ stimulates cell elongation, bud breaking, seedless fruit production, and seed germination. Gibberellins
______ promotes dormancy in seeds and buds. It promotes wilting and falling of leaves. Closes stomata when plants are under moisture stress. Abscisic acid
____ promotes fruit ripening. Ethylene
______ is the art and science of changing the genetics of plants to benefit mankind. Plant Breeding
______ is a form of plant breeding the focuses on one specific gene. Plant Biotechnology
_____ & ______ are the two forms of reproduction. Asexual & Sexual
_____ is Production of offspring in the absence of the sexual process Asexual Reproduction
_____ occurs without gametes (reproductive cells) Asexual Reproduction
With _____; offspring, barring mutations, are exact copies of the parent Asexual Reproduction
_____ is the production of offspring by the fusion of haploid gametes (when a flower is pollinated and fertilized). Sexual Reproduction
With _______; offspring shares one half of its DNA with one parent and one half with the other parent. Sexual Reproduction
____ was originally called Mendel’s Inheritance Factors (named after Gregor Mendel) Genes
_____ are the “fundamental units” passed on from one generation to the next Genes
____ are always found on the same location on a chromosome Genes
Enzymes “read” the _____ and transcribe the information into RNA Genes
_____ is central to the reproduction of all living things DNA
_____ is packaged in chromosomes DNA
_____ Contains genomes (complete collection of an organism’s genetic information) DNA
DNA must perform ____ major tasks 4
______, _______, ______, and _______ are the 4 major tasks DNA must perform. Storing genetic information, Copy that information for future generations of cells, Express the information, and Occasionally change the message (mutate)
Store genetic information is ________ one of the 4 major tasks DNA must perform.
Copy that information for future generations of cells is ________ one of the 4 major tasks DNA must perform.
Express the information is ________ one of the 4 major tasks DNA must perform.
Occasionally change the message (mutate) is ________ one of the 4 major tasks DNA must perform.
______ are a diagram that shows the possible gene combinations of offspring from two parents Punnett square
_______ are an inheritance pattern that follows the laws of segregation and independent assortment in which a gene inherited from either parent segregates into gametes at an equal frequency Mendelen Genetics
______ is the observable physical characteristics of an organism, like eye color or height, which are determined by its genetic makeup and environmental factors. Phenotype
_______ refers to the specific genetic makeup of an organism, meaning the combination of alleles it carries for a particular trait. Genotype
the ______ is the "code" that underlies the _______ Genotype - Phenotype
_____ are some of the possible mutational forms of a gene, distinguished by phenotypic effects Alleles
____ is a specific allelic constitution of an organism Genotype
_____ are observed properties of an organism's genetic composition Phenotype
____ are an organism containing two of the same alleles for a gene Homozygote
____ are an organism containing two different alleles for a gene Heterozygote
Geneticists denote different genes by _____ single letters.
In dominant-recessive inheritance, dominant alleles are shown as _____ capital letters
In dominant-recessive inheritance, recessive alleles are shown as ______ lower-case
The absence of dominance is also known as the ____ codominance
In the absence of dominance, dominant alleles are shown as _____ capitals
In the absence of dominance, recessive alleles are shown as _____ capitals
In the absence of dominance, both alleles are shown as _____ capitals
____ contains two of the same alleles for the same gene Homozygous
____ contains two different alleles for the same gene Heterozygous
The ____ trait will be expressed over others Dominant
The ____ trait may not be expressed due to dominant trait Recessive
With _____, two dominant traits express themselves Codominant
With _____ the allele make up of the organism Genotype
The _____ is the physical traits expressed in an organism from their genes Phenotype
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