Practice Plant Growth Generally Is Indeterminate (13.1.1)

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Question 1.
What is indeterminate growth?
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Think of plants that keep growing taller over the years.
Question 2.
Name two types of meristems.
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One helps plant height and the other width.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of meristems in plants?
- Store nutrients
- Facilitate growth
- Provide structure
- Conduct photosynthesis
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Think about which aspect of a plant's life depends on constant cell division.
4Question 4.
True or False: All plants exhibit determinate growth.
- True
- False
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Think about plants like trees versus animals.
Question 5.
If a plant's apical meristem is damaged, what impact do you think this will have on the plant's growth?
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Consider how this would affect height versus width.
Question 6.
How would you design an experiment to measure the growth rate of a plant? Outline the steps.
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Think about what variables can most directly impact growth.

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