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To identify: The structure shown in micrograph A.
Concept introduction: Vascular plants consist of two specialized tissues called as xylem and phloem that act as a conducting tube in plants for the transportation of water and sugar molecules throughout the plant. Xylem is a vascular tissue involved in the transportation of water and minerals from the root to the leaves of plants. It also provides mechanical support and storage to the plants. Xylem consists of two types of conducting cells namely tracheids and vessel elements. Both cells are together called as tracheary element.
To identify: The structure shown in micrograph B.
Concept introduction: Vascular plants consist of two specialized tissues called as xylem and phloem that act as a conducting tube in plants for the transportation of water and sugar molecules throughout the plant. Xylem is a vascular tissue involved in the transportation of water and minerals from the root to the leaves of plants. It also provides mechanical support and storage to the plants. Xylem consists of two types of conducting cells namely tracheids and vessel elements. Both cells are together called as tracheary element.
To identify: The structure shown in micrograph C.
Concept introduction: Vascular plants consist of two specialized tissues called as xylem and phloem that act as a conducting tube in plants for the transportation of water and sugar molecules throughout the plant. Xylem is a vascular tissue involved in the transportation of water and minerals from the root to the leaves of plants. It also provides mechanical support and storage to the plants. Xylem consists of two types of conducting cells namely tracheids and vessel elements. Both cells are together called as tracheary element.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
- 2. a) As part of an experiment you are required to observe the external features of a fern. State what microscope would you use and give reasons why? b) You have been provided with a plant showing the rooting system and the stem with several leaves. Give SIX features that you will look for to determine whether this is a monocotyledonous plant or a dicotyledonous plant. Present your answer in a clear, logical manner. c) In an experiment students were given the following materials and apparatus: - juices from three local fruits; 4% glucose solution; Benedict's solution; test tubes, beakers, syringes and boiling water bath. Describe CLEARLY the procedure that can be used to estimate the amount of glucose present in each juice. Use numbered steps in your answer.arrow_forwardLabel Figures 6.3., 6.4., and 6.5. with the structures that are emphasized in the ïnterpretation” below. Compare the structure of the three different leaves.arrow_forwardis cortex and lenticels present in these three images? if yes, please put the label on the image itselfarrow_forward
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- What are the extremely fine holes that interconnect plant cells? What is the name of the especially thin areas of walls where these holes are particularly common ?arrow_forwardName the dark, linear, thread-like structures that you can see in some of the onion root tip cells.arrow_forwardIdentify the pointed cell and its function. How is it different from other plant cell types? How can you describe the cell walls? What plant parts can you find these cells?arrow_forward
- Where and in which plant types will you find spongy parenchyma? How does spongy parenchyma develop?arrow_forwardCan you define the following plant terms; - Apical dominance - Symplastarrow_forwardShow the sequence of secondary growth by drawing the row of cells from the boxed area below and labeling the vascular cambium cell (V), 5 xylem cells from oldest (X1) to youngest (X5), and 3 phloem cells (P1 to P3). Show what happens after growth continues by drawing and labeling a row with twice as many xylem and phloem cells. How does the vascular cambium’s location change? A pear has a hard texture but juicy. State two cells that give the characteristics? State the function of the transitional epithelium found in the mammalian urinogenital system. (i) Identify type of tissue lines the air sacs of the lungs. (ii) Explain how the tissue named in (i) adapted to its function.arrow_forward
- Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap...BiologyISBN:9781305073951Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa StarrPublisher:Cengage Learning