final science Flashcards
Shoot system
the plant organ
system that includes all tissues
located above ground.
Leaves, flowers, fruit, stems and
tubers
Xylem tissues
move water from the roots to the leaves of a plant.
Root system
the plant organ
system that includes all tissues
located below ground.
Plants need
light, carbon dioxide and water to carry out
photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis
a chemical process in which CO2(g)
from the atmosphere, and H2O(l) from the soil, in the
presence of light are used to produce glucose
(C6H12O6(aq)) and O2(g).
Photosynthesis formula
light required, 6 H2O(l) + 6 CO2(g) → C6H12O6(aq) + 6 O2(g)
cellular respiration.
bonds are broken and other
bonds form – but the overall result is that energy is
released.
Respiration formula
C6H12O6(aq) + 6 O2(g) → 6 H2O(l) + 6 CO2(g)
Phototropism
directional plant growth in response to light
Gravitropism
the directional plant growth response to
gravity.
Behavioural
actions or
response that contributes to an organism’s
success. (e.g., migration, hibernation, vigilance,
nest building
Structural
a physical feature that contributes to
an organism’s success. (e.g., wings, beak type,
hawk eyes, pistol shrimp claw
Physiological
a metabolic adjustment in tissues
or cells that contributes to an organism’s success.
(e.g., lactose tolerance, hemoglobin, digestive
enzymes, etc.)
