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Simple Forms Complex Functions
1. Plants are very simple forms, but have very complicated functions. Every plant is sessile, this means that the do not move, but there are many exceptions to this statement. Some exceptions include the growth of the plant, when the wind blows and makes the plant move, when a plant leans towards the light and when pollination happens. Every plant is also made of cellulose, the most common biological molecule. In humans it is almost impossible to break down, but some things that can break it down are fungi, species and bacteria.
2. Biogeochemistry a term used to explain open systems (plants) that interact with the environment. Plants take in carbon dioxide as well as light. With this process the plant gives off oxygen, water vapor, and cellulose while doing photosynthesis.
Plants are also design machines. They do packaging, which includes seeds and fruit. They also have strength, and they get this from cellulose and lignin. Lignin makes the plant woody; it’s the construction material of a plant and is less digestible than cellulose. Plants also have ways of protecting themselves. One example of this is the old man cactus which includes white hairs that protects it from too much heat and dry zones, and they also help with water vapor. Plants also get their energy with solar energy and are constantly going through reproduction and partnerships
3. Just like humans plants have many organs. These organs are the roots, shoots, leaves and flowers. The roots anchor the plant to the ground, and absorb water and nutrients. The roots are also involved with partnering with fungi and bacteria. The shoots/stem supports the rest of the plant; it provides height to the plant and connects all the parts of the plant. The leaf is heavily involved with photosynthesis. This is the defense of the plant, and example of this is shading out other plants. The flower of the plant is where the reproduction happens. The node is where the leaf meets the stem, and is one module of the plant. The internode is the area between nodes and often stretches. The bud always grows on above the leaf.
Simple Forms Complex Functions
1. Plants are very simple forms, but have very complicated functions. Every plant is sessile, this means that the do not move, but there are many exceptions to this statement. Some exceptions include the growth of the plant, when the wind blows and makes the plant move, when a plant leans towards the light and when pollination happens. Every plant is also made of cellulose, the most common biological molecule. In humans it is almost impossible to break down, but some things that can break it down are fungi, species and bacteria.
2. Biogeochemistry a term used to explain open systems (plants) that interact with the environment. Plants take in carbon dioxide as well as light. With this process the plant gives off oxygen, water vapor, and cellulose while doing photosynthesis.
Plants are also design machines. They do packaging, which includes seeds and fruit. They also have strength, and they get this from cellulose and lignin. Lignin makes the plant woody; it’s the construction material of a plant and is less digestible than cellulose. Plants also have ways of protecting themselves. One example of this is the old man cactus which includes white hairs that protects it from too much heat and dry zones, and they also help with water vapor. Plants also get their energy with solar energy and are constantly going through reproduction and partnerships
3. Just like humans plants have many organs. These organs are the roots, shoots, leaves and flowers. The roots anchor the plant to the ground, and absorb water and nutrients. The roots are also involved with partnering with fungi and bacteria. The shoots/stem supports the rest of the plant; it provides height to the plant and connects all the parts of the plant. The leaf is heavily involved with photosynthesis. This is the defense of the plant, and example of this is shading out other plants. The flower of the plant is where the reproduction happens. The node is where the leaf meets the stem, and is one module of the plant. The internode is the area between nodes and often stretches. The bud always grows on above the leaf.