las plantas Flashcards
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
True or False: Plants can produce their own food.
True
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Fill in the blank: Plants mainly use _____ for energy production.
Sunlight
What is the primary function of plant roots?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for transpiration?
Leaves
What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?
To capture light energy for photosynthesis.
Multiple Choice: What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon dioxide
A) Oxygen
Short Answer: Name one function of plant stems.
To support the plant and transport nutrients and water.
True or False: All plants reproduce sexually.
False
What is a key function of plant flowers?
To facilitate reproduction by attracting pollinators.
Fill in the blank: Plants store energy in the form of _____ during photosynthesis.
Glucose
What is the importance of plant leaves?
They are the primary sites for photosynthesis and gas exchange.
Multiple Choice: Which process helps plants to cool themselves? A) Photosynthesis B) Respiration C) Transpiration
C) Transpiration
What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?
Light, carbon dioxide, and water.
True or False: Plants can absorb nutrients through their leaves.
True
What is the function of xylem in plants?
To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
Fill in the blank: The _____ system of a plant consists of roots, stems, and leaves.
Organ
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant is primarily involved in nutrient storage? A) Roots B) Leaves C) Flowers
A) Roots
What is the role of phloem in plants?
To transport sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.
Short Answer: Name one way plants contribute to the ecosystem.
By producing oxygen.
True or False: Plants can survive without sunlight.
False
What is the function of stomata in plant leaves?
To regulate gas exchange and water loss.
Fill in the blank: Plants use _____ to convert light energy into chemical energy.
Photosynthesis
What is one of the main functions of plant fibers?
To provide structural support.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for plant growth? A) Ethylene B) Auxin C) Abscisic acid
B) Auxin
Short Answer: How do plants help in soil conservation?
By preventing erosion with their root systems.
