plants Flashcards
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
True or False: Plants absorb carbon dioxide through their roots.
False
Fill in the blank: The green pigment in plants that captures sunlight is called __________.
chlorophyll
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for water absorption?
Roots
What are the two main types of plants?
Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
True or False: All plants reproduce using seeds.
False
What type of plant is characterized by having flowers and fruits?
Angiosperms
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of a plant? A) Stem B) Leaf C) Root D) Bone
D) Bone
What is the function of the stem in a plant?
To support the plant and transport nutrients and water
Fill in the blank: The part of the plant that produces seeds is called the __________.
flower
What is the term for the movement of water from the roots to the leaves?
Transpiration
True or False: Plants can live without sunlight.
False
What is the main purpose of a plant’s leaves?
To carry out photosynthesis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a non-flowering plant? A) Oak B) Pine C) Rose D) Sunflower
B) Pine
What type of reproduction involves the joining of male and female gametes?
Sexual reproduction
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants release oxygen is called __________.
photosynthesis
What do we call the protective outer layer of a plant?
Epidermis
True or False: Photosynthesis occurs only at night.
False
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To conduct photosynthesis
Which part of the plant stores food?
Roots
Multiple Choice: Which of the following parts of a plant is responsible for reproduction? A) Root B) Stem C) Flower D) Leaf
C) Flower
Fill in the blank: Plants that do not have seeds are called __________.
non-vascular plants
What is the main difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms?
Angiosperms have flowers and fruits, while gymnosperms do not.
What is the function of stomata in leaves?
To allow gas exchange
True or False: All plants require soil to grow.
False
What is the term for the process of a seed developing into a new plant?
Germination
