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Root apical meristems are found
a. Only in taproots.
b. Only in lateral roots.
c. Only in adventitious roots.
d. In all roots.
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Ch. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development
Urry12th EditionCampbell BiologyISBN: 9785794169850
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 - Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry8
- Ch. 2 - The Chemical Context of Life8
- Ch. 3 - Water and Life6
- Ch. 4 - Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life9
- Ch. 5 - The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules9
- Ch. 6 - A Tour of the Cell6
- Ch. 7 - Membrane Structure and Function6
- Ch. 8 - An Introduction to Metabolism6
- Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration and Fermentation10
- Ch. 10 - Photosynthesis7
- Ch. 11 - Cell Communication7
- Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle11
- Ch. 13 - Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles10
- Ch. 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea14
- Ch, 15 - The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance6
- Ch. 16 - The Molecular Basis of Inheritance9
- Ch. 17 - Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein9
- Ch. 18 - Regulation of Gene Expression10
- Ch. 19 - Viruses6
- Ch. 20 - DNA Tools and Biotechnology7
- Ch. 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution8
- Ch. 22 - Descent with Modification: A Darwininan View of Life6
- Ch. 23 - The Evolution of Populations5
- Ch. 24 - The Origin of Species6
- Ch. 25 - The History of Life on Earth8
- Ch. 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life8
- Ch. 27 - Bacteria and Archaea6
- Ch. 28 - Protists7
- Ch. 29 - Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land7
- Ch. 30 - Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants6
- Ch. 31 - Fungi5
- Ch. 32 - An Overview of Animal Diversity4
- Ch. 33 - An introduction to Invertebrates6
- Ch. 34 - The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates7
- Ch. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development10
- Ch. 36 - Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants8
- Ch. 37 - Soil and Plant Nutrition11
- Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 39 - Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals8
- Ch. 40 - Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function8
- Ch. 41 - Animal Nutrition7
- Ch. 42 - Circulation and Gas Exchange7
- Ch. 43 - The Immune System5
- Ch. 44 - Osmoregulation and Excretion6
- Ch. 45 - Hormones and the Endocrine System8
- Ch. 46 - Animal Reproduction9
- Ch. 47 - Animal Development8
- Ch. 48 - Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling6
- Ch. 49 - Nervous Systems8
- Ch. 50 - Sensory and Motor Mechanisms5
- Ch. 51 Animal Behavior6
- Ch. 52 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere7
- Ch. 53 - Population Ecology9
- Ch. 54 - Community Ecology9
- Ch. 55 - Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology8
- Ch. 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change6
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Urry 12th EditionCh. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and DevelopmentProblema 10
Urry 12th EditionCh. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and DevelopmentProblema 10Capitolo 35, Problema 10
A strawberry plant mutant that fails to make stolons would suffer from
a. Too little mineral absorption.
b. A tendency to topple over.
c. Too little water absorption.
d. A reduction in asexual reproduction
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Understand the role of stolons in strawberry plants. Stolons are horizontal stems that grow at or just below the soil surface and are involved in asexual reproduction by producing new plants.
Consider the options given in the problem. Option (A) refers to mineral absorption, which is primarily the function of roots, not stolons.
Option (B) suggests a tendency to topple over. Stolons do not provide structural support to prevent toppling; this is more related to the plant's root system and stem strength.
Option (C) mentions water absorption, which is also a function of roots rather than stolons.
Option (D) refers to a reduction in asexual reproduction. Since stolons are directly involved in producing new plants asexually, a failure to make stolons would indeed lead to a reduction in asexual reproduction.
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Stolons
Stolons, also known as runners, are horizontal stems that grow at or just below the soil surface. They are crucial for asexual reproduction in plants like strawberries, allowing them to spread and form new plants. Stolons facilitate the propagation of genetically identical offspring, enhancing the plant's ability to colonize an area.
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Asexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. In plants, this can occur through mechanisms like stolons, rhizomes, or tubers, enabling rapid population growth and survival in stable environments without the need for pollinators.
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Plant Structure and Stability
Plant structure, including roots, stems, and leaves, plays a vital role in stability and nutrient absorption. While stolons primarily aid in reproduction, other structures like roots are responsible for anchoring the plant and absorbing water and minerals. A lack of stolons does not directly affect stability or absorption but limits reproductive spread.
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