1B Flashcards
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
True or False: Leaves are primarily responsible for photosynthesis.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the plant that supports the leaves and flowers.
stem
What type of tissue is responsible for transporting water in plants?
Xylem.
What is the main function of phloem tissue?
To transport nutrients and sugars produced by photosynthesis.
Which part of the plant is responsible for gas exchange?
Stomata.
What is the outermost layer of a plant called?
Epidermis.
What is the function of chlorophyll in plants?
To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.
What structure in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplast.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of plant tissue? A) Dermal B) Vascular C) Muscular
C) Muscular.
What is the role of the cuticle in plants?
To reduce water loss and protect against environmental damage.
True or False: All plants have flowers.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the reproductive structure of flowering plants.
flower
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis.
What is the primary purpose of a plant’s leaves?
To perform photosynthesis and gas exchange.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant absorbs most of the water? A) Leaves B) Roots C) Stems
B) Roots.
True or False: The vascular system of a plant consists of xylem and phloem.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ anchors the plant and stores food.
root
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant is involved in reproduction? A) Leaf B) Flower C) Stem
B) Flower.
True or False: All leaves are flat and broad.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the tissue that transports nutrients and sugars.
phloem
What is the main component of the plant cell wall?
Cellulose.
What are stomata?
Small openings on the leaves that allow for gas exchange.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the plant that connects the roots and leaves.
stem
What is a function of the leaf’s cuticle?
To prevent water loss.
What is the term for the process by which plants lose water through evaporation?
Transpiration.
Multiple Choice: Which type of plant tissue is responsible for photosynthesis? A) Parenchyma B) Sclerenchyma C) Collenchyma
A) Parenchyma.
True or False: The sclerenchyma tissue provides flexible support.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves.
xylem
What is the function of the vascular cambium?
To produce new xylem and phloem cells.
True or False: Gymnosperms produce seeds in fruits.
False.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant is primarily involved in photosynthesis? A) Roots B) Leaves C) Flowers
B) Leaves.
True or False: Plants can only grow in soil.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ helps in the process of nutrient absorption in roots.
root hairs
