B2 plant cell organisation Flashcards
What is the primary function of the roots in plants?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
True or False: Leaves are responsible for photosynthesis.
True
Fill in the blank: The part of the plant that supports the leaves and flowers is called the ______.
stem
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Multiple choice: What is the main pigment found in plant leaves?
Chlorophyll
What structure in the leaf is responsible for gas exchange?
Stomata
True or False: Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
True
What is the role of phloem in plants?
To transport sugars and nutrients produced in photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
Fill in the blank: The process of water evaporation from the leaves is known as ______.
transpiration
Which part of the plant is primarily involved in reproduction?
Flowers
What is the name of the tissue that makes up the outer layer of a plant?
Epidermis
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of roots?
Photosynthesis
What do we call the process where plants lose water vapor to the atmosphere?
Transpiration
True or False: The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps reduce water loss in plants.
True
What type of plant tissue is responsible for growth?
Meristematic tissue
Fill in the blank: The main organ for photosynthesis in a plant is the ______.
leaf
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To carry out photosynthesis.
Multiple choice: Which part of the plant absorbs most of the water?
Roots
What is the main function of the stem?
To support the plant and transport substances between the roots and leaves.
True or False: All plants have flowers.
False
What are the tiny openings on the underside of leaves called?
Stomata
Fill in the blank: The primary function of the flower is ______.
reproduction
What do we call the tissue responsible for transporting water in plants?
Xylem
Multiple choice: Which part of the plant is primarily involved in nutrient transport?
Phloem
True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the roots.
False
What is the role of the vascular system in plants?
To transport water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant.
