Photosynthesis

Question 1

A waxy layer that prevents water loss and ensures the plant has enough water to carry out photosynthesis.

Answer 1

Cuticle

Question 1

A single layer containing few or no chloroplasts.

Answer 1

Upper epidermis

Question 2

Cells are packed tightly and contain chloroplasts to maximize energy production during photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Palisade mesophyll

Question 3

Facilitates the exchange of gases. Cells are packed loosely.

Answer 3

Spongy mesophyll

Question 4

Regulates gas exchange and prevents water loss.

Answer 4

Lower epidermis

Question 5

Open and close the stomata to rescue the rate of transpiration (the process of water movement).

Answer 5

Guard cells

Question 6

Allow the intake of CO2 and limit the loss of water due to evaporation.

Answer 6

Stoma (plural is stomata)

Question 7

Help with water and dissolved mineral absorption. Transport water and nutrients to the plant.

Answer 7

Vascular bundle

Question 8

Transports water from the roots to the stems.

Answer 8

Xylem

Question 9

Transports sugar (food) from the roots to the stems.

Answer 9

Phloem

Question 10

Where light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle take place.

Answer 10

Chloroplast

Question 11

Absorb sunlight needed for photosynthesis to occur.

Answer 11

Thylakoid

Question 12

Stacks of thylakoids that are interconnected.

Answer 12

Granum (plural is grana)

Question 13

A fluid that contains grana (stacks of thylakoids that are interconnected).

Answer 13

Stroma