Module+09+Plant+Science


 * __9.1 Plant structure and growth __**

9.1.1 Draw and label plan diagrams to show the distribution of tissues in the stem and leaf of a dicotyledonous plant. 9.1.2 Outline three differences between the structures of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants. 9.1.3 Explain the relationship between the distribution of tissues in the leaf and the functions of these tissues. 9.1.4 Identify modifications of roots, stems and leaves for different functions: bulbs, stem tubers, storage roots and tendrils. 9.1.5 State that dicotyledonous plants have apical and lateral meristems. 9.1.6 Compare growth due to apical and lateral meristems in dicotyledonous plants. 9.1.7 Explain the role of auxin in phototropism as an example of the control of plant growth.


 * __9.2 Transport in angiospermophytes __**

9.2.1 Outline how the root system provides a large surface area for mineral ion and water uptake by means of branching and root hairs. 9.2.2 List ways in which mineral ions in the soil move to the root. 9.2.3 Explain the process of mineral ion absorption from the soil into roots by active transport. 9.2.4 State that terrestrial plants support themselves by means of thickened cellulose, cell turgor and lignified xylem. 9.2.5 Define //transpiration //. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.2.6 Explain how water is carried by the transpiration stream, including the structure of xylem vessels, transpiration pull, cohesion, adhesion and evaporation. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.2.7 State that guard cells can regulate transpiration by opening and closing stomata. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.2.8 State that the plant hormone abscisic acid causes the closing of stomata. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.2.9 Explain how the abiotic factors light, temperature, wind and humidity, affect the rate of transpiration in a typical terrestrial plant. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.2.10 Outline four adaptations of xerophytes that help to reduce transpiration <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.2.11 Outline the role of phloem in active translocation of sugars (sucrose) and amino acids from source (photosynthetic tissue and storage organs) to sink (fruits, seeds, roots).


 * __<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Bold","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">9.3 Reproduction in angiospermophytes __**

<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.3.1 Draw and label a diagram showing the structure of a dicotyledonous animal-pollinated flower. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.3.2 Distinguish between //<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-It","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">pollination //<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">, //<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-It","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">fertilization //<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">and //<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-It","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">seed dispersal //<span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.3.3 Draw and label a diagram showing the external and internal structure of a named dicotyledonous seed. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.3.4 Explain the conditions needed for the germination of a typical seed. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.3.5 Outline the metabolic processes during germination of a starchy seed. <span style="font-family: "MyriadPro-Regular","sans-serif"; font-size: 12px;">9.3.6 Explain how flowering is controlled in long-day and short-day plants, including the role of phytochrome.