Biology - Plant system Flashcards
Do plants create their own food? How?
Yes, due to photosynthesis
3 functions plants perform
- Gas exchange with surroundings
- Internal transportation system to move water & nutrients
- A method of reproduction
2 main body systems
- Root System
- Shoot system
Where is the root system in a plant?
Consists of organs that grow below the ground
Can root system part be exposed to air (aerial)?
Yes
3 things the root system is responsible for:
- Anchoring the plant to the ground
- Absorption of water/minerals from the soil
- storage of food (glucose) ex. root vegetables
where do the parts of a shoot system grow?
Above the surface
2 things the shoot system is responsible for
- Photosynthesis
- Flower production for reproductive purposes
3 parts the shoot system is composed of
- Leaf
- Flower
- Stem
Leaves: In what organelle does photosynthesis occur in?
Chloroplasts
What do chloroplasts in leaves do?
They absorb light energy (sunlight)
Photosynthesis (food) formula:
light energy + CO2 + water -> oxygen + glucose
3 functions leaves include
- support
- protection
- reproduction & attraction
Why does a plant put energy into producing a flower?
Reproduction
what part of the shoot system includes male and female structures?
Flowers