Chapter 01: Plant Systems

Vocabulary flashcards covering the transport systems in plants, including the root system, shoot system, and gas diffusion from Chapter 01.

Plant transport system

A system in plants required to transport materials, such as water, mineral salts, and manufactured sugar, from one part of the plant body to another.

Diffusion

The mechanism by which carbon dioxide enters the leaf through stomata and air spaces and waste oxygen exits the leaves without requiring a special transport system.

Root system

The parts of a plant that grow below the ground and towards gravity; it anchors the plant, absorbs minerals and water, and can store food.

Shoot system

The parts of a plant that grow above the ground against gravity—consisting of the stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits—which support the plant, supply water and food, and can store food.

Tendrils

Modified leaves that form part of the shoot system.

Food-storing roots

Roots that store food, with examples given as carrots and turnips.

Food-storing shoots

Shoots that store food, with sugarcane provided as an example.