Rows in the Periodic Table Correspond To

question 12

Multiple Choice

Rows in the Periodic Table correspond to:

• A) the number of protons in the nucleus
• B) the number of neutrons in the nucleus
• C) the number of electron shells
• D) the atomic weight
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

Periderm

Plant dermal tissue that replaces epidermis during secondary growth of eudicots and gymnosperms.

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork cells for protection and waterproofing.

Pericycle

A layer of cells found just inside the endodermis of plant roots, involved in the formation of lateral roots.

Endodermis

The innermost layer of cells in the root cortex of plants that regulates the transfer of water and nutrients to the vascular tissue.