Plant Processes

Question 1

What is photosynthesis

Answer 1

Photosynthesis is the process in which plants make their own food in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll

Question 2

What is Respiration

Answer 2

Respiration is the process by which sugar is oxidised or broken down, releasing energy for growth and development.

Question 3

What is Transpiration

Answer 3

Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water in the form of water vapour through the stomata on their leaves and green stems

Question 4

Absorption

Answer 4

The uptake of water by the plant. It’s a process in which plants transport water from the soil to the root xylem via root hairs.

Question 5

Translocation

Answer 5

Translocation is the process by which water, mineral ions and food substances are transported in specialised tissues within the plant.

Question 5

Phototropism

Answer 5

Phototropism is a growth movement made by a plant in response to the direction of a light stimulus.

Question 5

Photoperiodism

Answer 5

Photoperiodism refers to the influence of day length( duration of light) on the production of flowers.