Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items

question 39

Multiple Choice

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Caused by a gene mutation characterized by an inheritable condition that affects the connective tissue

• A)Klinefelter syndrome
• B)Spina bifida
• C)Meckel diverticulum
• D)Marfan syndrome
• E)Tetralogy of Fallot
• F)Down syndrome

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Definitions:

Xylem

A type of tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Primary Growth

Growth in plants resulting from cell division in the apical meristems, leading to an increase in height and length of the plant.

Terminal Bud

The primary area of growth in most plants, typically found at the tip of a stem where it can give rise to new tissue and extend the length of the stem.

Vascular Tissue

The system of tubes in plants that conducts water, minerals, and nutrients.