plants

Question 1

Xylem

Answer 1

Transports water and minerals upward through the plant from roots to leaves

Question 2

Phloem

Answer 2

Carries food downward from leaves to roots

Question 3

Where are stomata and guard cells located? What is their function?

Answer 3

• Stomata: Found on underside of leaf, porous allow gas exchange
• Guard cells: Occurs in pairs around stomata, permit open/ close of stomata

Question 4

Trace the pathway of water and dissolved minerals as it is absorbed from the soil and reaches the vascular tissue (xylem of the root)

Answer 4

Water is transported upward through the xylem. Transpiration is the exhalation of water vapor through the stomata causing a decrease in pressure.

Question 5

Identify the major location of photosynthesis in leaves and why this occurs

Answer 5

The upper epidermis is the top part of the leaf and is transparent so light can penetrate.

Question 6

Where are most chloroplasts found in the leaf?

Answer 6

Found beneath upper epidermis

Question 7

Monocot

Answer 7

One cotyledon, parallel leaf venation, scattered stem vascular bundle, fibrous root system, floral petals in multiples of 3

Question 8

Dicot

Answer 8

Two cotyledon, net-like leaf ventanation, X root vascular bundle, tap root system, floral petals in multiples of 4-5