GEN BIO: PLANTS AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question 1

Photosynthesis

Answer 1

-Autotrophs produce their own organic molecules from inorganic molecules
-the pigment chlorophyll, which is located in the chloroplast of plant cells, absorbs light energy
-this light energy in turn drives the synthesis of food molecules.

Question 2

Photosynthesis Reaction

Answer 2

6CO2+6H2O + light energy —> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Carbon dioxide + water + light energy —> carbohydrates +oxygen

Question 3

[PLANT PARTS]
Cuticle

Answer 3

Waxy layer that covers the stems and leaves and prevents water loss through evaporation

Question 4

[PLANT PARTS]
Stomates

Answer 4

Pores on the lower surface of the leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to release during photosynthesis without losing too much water

Question 5

[PLANT PARTS]
Angiosperms (the flower in flowering plants)

Answer 5

Responsible for reproduction

Question 6

[PLANT PARTS]
Sepals

Answer 6

Encase the flower before it blooms

Question 7

[PLANT PARTS]
Petals

Answer 7

Attract pollinators

Question 8

[PLANT PARTS]
In the center of the flower are the stamen and pistils
Stamen

Answer 8

Consist of the filament, which supports the anther, where pollen is produced

Question 9

[PLANT PARTS]
In the center of the flower are the stamen and pistils
Pistil

Answer 9

Consists of the stigma (which receives pollen), the style (which leads to the ovary), and the ovary (which contains the ovules and where fertilization occurs)

Question 10

[PLANT PARTS]
After fertilization, what do the ovules within the ovary develop into?

Answer 10

Seeds

Question 11

[PLANT PARTS]
After fertilization, what happens?

Answer 11

The ovules within the ovaries develop into seeds and the walls of the ovary thicken to protect the seed, this thick fleshy protective layer is FRUIT