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1
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What part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients?

A

Roots

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2
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Write the word equations for photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen

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3
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Write the symbol equation for photosynthesis

A

6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 + 6O2

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4
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What is the function of stomata?

A

Gas exchange

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5
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What is the function of the cuticle on a leaf?

A

limit waterloss

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6
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What is the function of guard cells?

A

Open and close stomata

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7
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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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Site of photosynthesis

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8
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Name the type of cell in which most photosynthesis occurs

A

Paliside mesophyll

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9
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What is transported in xylem ?

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water and nutrients

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State four minerials plants need for healthy growth

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Potassium, phosphate, nitrogen and magnesium.

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11
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Define chemosynthesis

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A process where bacteria uses chemical energy to make glucose.

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12
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Write the word equation for for aerobic respiration

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Glucose + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water

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13
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Write the symbol equation for areobic respiration

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H2O

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14
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Name the organelle that is the site of reperation

A

Mitochondria

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15
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What is the purpose of respiration ?

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To release energy for the cell

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16
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Write the word equation for anerobic respiration

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Glucose = lactic acid

17
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Which type of respiration occurs in normal conditions ?

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Areobic

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