Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description

question 95

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition or description.
-pigment that produces a red-orange color

• A)Keratinocytes
• B)Hypodermis
• C)Papillary layer
• D)Pheomelanin
• E)Melanocytes
• F)Arrector pili muscles
• G)Eumelanin
• H)Dendritic cells
• I)Albinism
• J)Reticular layer

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Definitions:

Buttress Root

A bracelike root at the base of certain trees that provides upright support.

Pneumatophore

Roots that extend up out of the water in swampy areas and are thought to provide aeration between the atmosphere and submerged roots.

Storage Root

A root modified for the storage of nutrients and energy, typically in the form of carbohydrates, as seen in carrots and beets.

Photosynthetic Root

Roots capable of photosynthesis, typically found in some aquatic plants, allowing them to absorb carbon dioxide directly from their environment.