A. Draw the monocot and dicot root cross sections.

B. For each, label the epidermis, cortex, endodermis, Casparian strip, xylem and phloem

m
er as
co
eH w
C. On the drawing, use a red ball pen to trace the symplast route,

o.
rs e
and a blue ball pen to trace the apoplast route for the movement
ou urc
of water from the soil to the xylem
o
aC s
vi y re
ed d
ar stu
is
Th
sh

This study source was downloaded by 100000816291822 from CourseHero.com on 05-27-2021 04:35:51 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/88471605/ASSIGNMENT-GEN-BIO-2docx/
 D. Give three examples of nutrient deficiencies in plants and
the corresponding symptoms.

• Iron deficiency does not occurs and appears on older leaves but
it appears on young leaves, Iron is really necessary for plants such
that it is required on some diversified enzymes and synthesis of
Chloroplasts proteins. It is very normal to see shoots dying from
the end inwards. In such a great cases, some newly leaves that
emerged may be minimize in size and turn almost like in white

m
with some necrotic spots.

er as
co
eH w
• Magnesium is just pretty similar to Iron as it is also necessary for

o.
plants for the growth of plant enzymes to produce Carbohydrates,
rs e
ou urc
fats and sugars. Its deficiency symptoms on older leaves are
chlorotic in-between roots or mostly known as interveinal
o

chlorosis.
aC s

Also In a great deficiency, lower leaves are shed, leaf is reduced,

vi y re

and plant growth rate drops.

ed d

• Calcium is a component of plant cell wall that also provides

ar stu

structural supports to cell walls. Therefore, calcium deficiency's

symptoms occurs on some younger leaves and leaf tips. Calcium is
is

a great contribution in the production of plant growth such that it

Th

helps them to produce new growing root tips and points.

Its deficiency symptoms are New foliage, roots growth
sh

interruptions, and buds.

This study source was downloaded by 100000816291822 from CourseHero.com on 05-27-2021 04:35:51 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/88471605/ASSIGNMENT-GEN-BIO-2docx/
 E. What is the role of the Casparian strip present in endodermal
cells?

Casparian strip A band of waterproof, corky tissue that is found on

the side and walls of the endodermis of roots. The strip prevents
water from entering the pericycle except through the cytoplasm of
endodermal cells; this may be important in producing root
pressure.

m
er as
co
eH w
o.
rs e
ou urc
o
aC s
vi y re
ed d
ar stu
is
Th
sh

This study source was downloaded by 100000816291822 from CourseHero.com on 05-27-2021 04:35:51 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/88471605/ASSIGNMENT-GEN-BIO-2docx/
Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)