Chapter 24

Biology of Plants · 5 exercises

Problem 1

Distinguish between the following: endodermal cells and passage cells; endodermis and exodermis; protoxylem and metaxylem; aerial roots and air roots.

4 step solution

Problem 2

What are the principal functions of roots?

5 step solution

Problem 3

3\. Discuss the need for a plant to maintain a balance between its shoot and root systems.

5 step solution

Problem 6

How do the Casparian strips of endodermal cells affect the movement of water and solutes across the endodermis?

3 step solution

Problem 7

Distinguish between the promeristem and the apical meristem of a root. Which part corresponds to the quiescent center?

4 step solution

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