Botany Test Review Lesson 7

The tendency of roots to turn toward the earth is called (a)  

A (a)   is one thick main root growing down from the plant's stem.

The loss of soil due to wind and rain is called (a)   .

A (a)   is a series of roots growing in many directions.

Sickly appearance of a plant caused by the plant being moved from its original location and root hairs being damaged is called (a)   .

(a)   is a chemical in plants that affect how they grow.

Fine parts of the root that do most of the work in absorbing water and nutrients are called (a)   .

"Geo" translates to _____; "phytes" translates to _______. So "geophytes" can be called ________.

(a)  

Bulbs have a special layer of (a)   .

(a)   are underground stems that store excess food.