Chap 13: Photosynthesis And Plant Responses Flashcards
1
Q
Tropism
A
The change in growth of a plant in response to an outside stimulus
2
Q
Phototropism
A
The change of growth of a plant in response to light,
3
Q
Why is phototropism important?
A
The shoots grow towards the light
All them to get more light and make more food
4
Q
Geotropism
A
Change in growth of a plant in response to gravity
5
Q
Why is geotropism important?
A
The shoots can now grow away from gravity towards the sun
The roots grow towards gravity, get a grip on soil and absorb water
6
Q
2 types of transport tissue in plant
A
Xylem
Phloem
7
Q
Xylem transports
A
Water
Dissolved minerals
8
Q
Phloem transports
A
Food
9
Q
Transpiration
A
The loss of water from the surface of the leaves of plant
