Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Root
A
Take in water + nutrients
Anchors the plan
2
Q
Flower
A
Attracts animals
3
Q
Stem
A
Supports plant
4
Q
Transpiration
A
The loss of water vapour from a leaf , through tiny holes called stomata
5
Q
Xylem
A
Vessel that transports water and nutrients
6
Q
Phloem
A
Vessel that transports food
7
Q
Leaf
A
Take in light for photosynthesis
Release water
Gas exchange
8
Q
Equation for photosynthesis
A
Carbon dioxide + water ➡️ sunlight/ chlorophyll ➡️ oxygen + glucose
9
Q
Phototropism
A
Is the growth response of a plant to light
10
Q
Geotropism
A
Is the growth response of a plant to gravity
11
Q
Stamen
A
Produces pollen ( male )
12
Q
Carpel
A
Produces eggs ( female )
13
Q
Sepal
A
Protects the flower when it is a bud
