Chapter 7- Getting to know plants

Plant Parts

Parts of Flower

Plant cell 

The "Typical" Plant BodyThe Root System Underground (usually) Anchor the plant in the soil Absorb water and nutrients Conduct water and nutrients Food Storage The Shoot System Above ground (usually) Elevates the plant above the soil Many functions including: photosynthesis reproduction & dispersal food and water conduction Note: the shoot system includes the leaves and the reproductive organs, although these will be covered in more detail separately

Crossword 1 , Crossword 2

Terminology :

• ƒ Axil - the angle between  the stem and a leaf, branch, or petiole .
• ƒ Axillary bud - a bud that  develops in the axil 
• ƒ Flower - the reproductive  unit of angiosperms 
•  Flower stalk or Peduncle- the structure that supports  the flower 
• ƒ Internode - the area of the  stem between any two  adjacent nodes
• Branch - an extension of the stem of a plant 
• ƒ Leaf - their main function is to convert energy from sunlight into chemical energy (food)  through photosynthesis 
• ƒ Node - the part of the stem of a plant from which a leaf, branch, or aerial root grows 
• ƒ Petiole - a leaf stalk; it attaches the leaf to the plant 
• ƒ Root - a root is a plant structure that obtains food and water from the soil, stores energy,  and provides support for the plant. Most roots grow underground 
• ƒ Stem - (also called the axis) is the main support of the plant 
• ƒ Tap root - the main root of some plants; the tap root extends straight down under the  plant 
• ƒ Terminal bud - a bud located at the tip of the stem

 Quiz *, Quiz * Quiz1