Plants

Question 1

What type of plant have:
Roots
Xylem tissue 
Cones 
Needle shaped leaves?

Answer 1

Conifers

Question 2

Habitats containing a wide range of species have less or more biodiversity?

Answer 2

More

Question 3

What may happen if one species goes extinct? Give an example

Answer 3

It can affect other organisms and may cause them to become extinct too.

Question 4

What is the definition of “hybrid”?

Answer 4

When two different species sexually reproduce the offspring is known as a hybrid, however hybrids cannot sexually reproduce.

Question 5

Why can’t hybrids sexually reproduce?

Answer 5

Because they are not fertile

Question 6

What is a synonym for a fertilised egg?

Answer 6

Zygote

Question 7

What is asexual reproduction?

Answer 7

Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction where gametes are not needed. Instead part of the parent plant forms a new plant, this means that the offspring will be identical to the parent.

Question 8

Give an example of asexual reproduction.

Answer 8

Strawberries or potatoes

Question 9

Name the male reproductive organ

Answer 9

Stamen

Question 10

Name the female reproductive organ

Answer 10

Carpel

Question 11

List the female parts of a plant

Answer 11

Stigma, style ovary, ovule

Question 12

List the male parts of a plant

Answer 12

Anther and filament

Question 13

How many “kingdoms” are there?

What are they for?

Answer 13

There are 5 kingdoms that classify characteristics of organisms into groups.

Question 14

Each pollen grain contains a female gamete

Answer 14

False, each pollen grain contains a male gamete

Question 15

Define pollination

Answer 15

Pollen grains ripen inside anthers which then split open. The grains are carried away and transferred to the stigma of other flowers.

Question 16

List 4 ways pollen can be transported

Answer 16

Animals, wind, water or insects

Question 17

How do plants attract insects?

Answer 17

Scent, colours and nectar

Question 18

What is self pollination

Answer 18

When pollen grains form a plant land on the stigma of the same plant. Plants try to stop self pollination and ensure cross pollination.

Question 19

If a pollen grain reaches a stigma of the same species it can grow a _____________

Answer 19

Pollen tube

Question 20

What is the process when a zygote splits into to many different bits called?

Answer 20

Cell division

Question 21

When cell division has finished what is the end result?

Answer 21

An embryo

Question 22

What is seed dispersal?

Answer 22

It’s when seeds are transported around and spread out so they can grow

Question 23

Name as many types of seed dispersal methods as you can

Answer 23

Animal poop, wind, water, explosions

Question 24

What is germination?

Answer 24

The growth of a seed into a plant

Question 25

What resources does a seed need for germination to occur?

Answer 25

Sunlight, heat, water, oxygen

Question 26

What is respiration?

Answer 26

A process where oxygen is used to release energy from glucose

Question 27

What is photosynthesis?

Answer 27

Photosynthesis is a process where carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose to provide energy for plants.