Plant Physiology (Biology 327)  - Dr. Stephen G. Saupe;  College of St. Benedict/ St. John's University;  Biology Department; Collegeville, MN  56321; (320) 363 - 2782; (320) 363 - 3202, fax;    ssaupe@csbsju.edu

Concept Mapping II:  Specialized Structures of the Plant Way of Life

Introduction:  In the previous exercise (Concept Map I), we began to create a concept map to the ideas in the Plant Way of Life notes. Now, we want to continue to fill-in some details, specifically focusing on the the specialized structures that are required by plants to carry out the autotrophic lifestyle.  Continue your concept map to include the terms listed below.  Feel free to add additional items.

• broad leaves
• chloroplasts
• gas exchange
• leaf support � cell walls
• leaves
• thin leaves
• vascular tissue � phloem
• vascular tissue � xylem
• specialization at all levels of biological hierarchy
• mechanism to increase the surface area/volume ratio
• cell walls

When you are finished, then continue to fill-in the concept map (Concept Map III)

Last updated:  01/07/2009     � Copyright  by SG Saupe