Collenchyma cells provide flexibility and support to young stems and petioles.

Epidermal cells form the protective outer layer of plant organs, helping to prevent water loss and protect against pathogens.

Lateral meristem, including vascular cambium and cork cambium, is responsible for secondary growth, increasing the girth of stems and roots.

Phloem cells are responsible for the transport of nutrients, particularly sugars, throughout the plant.

Xylem cells are specialized for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Parenchyma cells in succulent plants are specialized for water storage due to their large vacuoles.

The epidermis is primarily composed of epidermal cells, which serve as a protective layer.

Epidermal cells form the outer protective layer of leaves and help reduce water loss.

Epidermal cells form the outer protective layer of plant tissues, serving as a barrier against environmental factors.

Epidermal cells form the outer protective layer of the plant, serving as a barrier against environmental damage.

Epidermal cells form the outer protective layer of plant organs, serving as a barrier against environmental factors.

A simple fruit develops from a single ovary of a single flower and can be either fleshy or dry.

A simple fruit develops from a single ovary of a single flower, containing one or more seeds.

The cell-mediated immune response, particularly involving cytotoxic T cells, is primarily responsible for combating viral infections.

Passive immunity is conferred by the transfer of maternal antibodies to the newborn, providing temporary protection against infections.

Vaccination stimulates the immune system to produce an immune response, leading to active immunity against specific pathogens.

In incomplete dominance, the phenotype of heterozygous individuals is a blend of the two parental traits.

Autosomal recessive traits can skip generations because an individual must inherit two copies of the recessive allele to express the trait.

Opposite leaf arrangement features pairs of leaves growing directly across from each other on the stem.

Lateral meristem, including the vascular cambium and cork cambium, is responsible for secondary growth, increasing the girth of stems and roots.

A point mutation involves a change in a single nucleotide base pair, which can affect protein synthesis.

A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

A point mutation involves the substitution of one base pair for another, potentially altering a single amino acid in a protein.

A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

A nonsense mutation introduces a premature stop codon, leading to truncated proteins.

Candida albicans is a fungus that can cause opportunistic infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Sclerenchyma cells are dead at maturity and provide structural support due to their thick, lignified walls.

Parenchyma cells can store water and nutrients, making them essential for plant hydration and metabolism.

Plants with alternating generations have a life cycle that includes both haploid (gametophyte) and diploid (sporophyte) phases.

Angiosperms are flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit.