AP Biology Chapter 35: Plant Structure, Growth, Development
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organism's ability to alter itself in response to local
environmental conditions   external form   a group of cells with
a common function, structure, or both   several types of tissues
that together carry out particular functions  root system  a
system of roots  shoot system  consists of stems and leaves   an
organ that anchors a vascular plant  taproot system  consists of
one main vertical root that develops from an embryonic root
lateral roots  develop from the taproot  fibrous root system  a
mat of generally thin roots spreading out below the soil
surface, with no root standing out as the main one   any plant
part that grows in an unusual location  root hair  an extension
of a root epidermal cell   an organ consisting of an alternating
system of nodes and internodes   the points at which leaves are
attached   the stem segments between nodes  axillary bud  a
structure that has the pote