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SBI3U Unit 5: Plant anatomy, Independent Study Unit growth and Function Date Assigned: January 11th, 2012 Date Due: January 24th, 2012 The objective of this assignment is to study a species of plant to understand its anatomy, growth and reproduction cycle, habitat, nutritional needs, function and application. Choose one plant from the following list of plants and answer the questions below. Kava plant Tea tree Horsetail plant Purple coneflower Fenugreek Evening primrose Rubber tree Foxglove Sage Aloe vera Jojoba Pea plant plant White willow tree Your job is to prepare a comprehensive report that will answer ALL of the following: 1. What is the classification of the plant species? (1) 2. What major plant group does this plant belong to? (2) 3. What does the plant look like? Provide a labeled diagram of the cross section of this plant. Include its roots, stem, leaves and/or flower. (8) 4. What sort of tissue does this plant have in the root? In the stem? In the leaves? Flower? How does the tissue benefit the plant in terms of surviving its environment? (8) 5. Describe the ecosystem this plant would be found in. How is this plant most suited in the environment it is found in? (8) 6. Which organisms are dependent on this species for survival? (2) 7. What sort of nutrients does this plant need? Include macro and micro nutrients. (2) 8. Explain the growth cycle and reproductive cycle of this plant (ie. What is the lifecycle?). Describe each step and include a diagram of the lifecycle. (4) 9. What is the primary use of this plant? Agricultural? Medicinal? Food? Describe the industry this plant is most commonly used for and how it is used to aid this industry. (4) 10. Include 3 interesting facts about this plant. (3) Content 42 Report Formatting 2 Citations and References 3 Grammar, punctuation, spelling 3 Total 50 Your report should be typed, double spaced with 1.5” margins. Citations should be done in text, reference list should also be included. Ensure you have used at least 2-3 sources. Use MLA or APA formatting. In order to obtain full marks for each question, ensure that each portion of the question is completely and thoroughly answered. This assignment is worth 10% of your final mark!