Growing Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What is germination?
A
It involves the breaking open of the seed coat and development of structures that will eventually become the stem and root of the plant.
2
Q
What do plants need to grow and stay healthy?
A
Calcium to build cell walls
Magnesium for chlorophyll
Nitrogen for amino acid
3
Q
Where do plants get minerals from?
A
Plants roots are covered in root hair cells which take in minerals and water from the soil
