Using the word bank, name the labeled structures. Briefly describe their function (shoot system, root system, terminal bud, internode, node, stem, axillary bud, leaf, petiole). 
E. ________F. ________G. ________H. ________
What will be an ideal response?
E. Internode: An internode is the region between nodes.
F. Shoot system: The shoot system of a plant consists of the stems and leaves.
G. Root system: The root system consists of the roots, which anchor the plant, absorb water and minerals, may store nutrients, and may produce hormones.
H. Leaf: Leaves are the major photosynthetic organs of plants.
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a. many offspring b. few offspring c. semelparity d. iteroparity
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a. has little application to developing countries. b. is based on the need to protect high domestic wages. c. is based on the need to make the economy less vulnerable to demand fluctuations for its products. d. is designed to encourage specialization by the nation’s producers in just one or a few goods.
The conspicuous structures on the surface of a dead tree that indicate a fungus is growing inside are for
A) defense. B) pollination. C) feeding. D) show only. E) reproduction.