Plants

Question 1

Function of a flower is

Answer 1

Reproduction

Question 2

Function of a leaf

Answer 2

Photosynthesis and transpiration

Question 3

Transpiration

Answer 3

Cools the plant when water vapour passes through it

Question 4

Photosynthesis

Answer 4

Makes food for the plant using light energy

Question 5

Gas exchange

Answer 5

Allows the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen

Question 6

Stem

Answer 6

The stem allows the transport of food, water and materials Around the plant.
It also supports the plant and holds it upright.
Stems store food e.g potato
Gas exchange in lenticels

Question 7

Roots

Answer 7

Anchor and support
Take in water and nutrient
Store food e.g carrots and turnips

Question 8

Xylem

Answer 8

Water and dissolved soil e.g minerals

Question 9

Phloem

Answer 9

food from leaves around the plant.

Question 10

Stomata

Answer 10

Little holes on the underside of the leaves

Question 11

Transpiration stream

Answer 11

The flow of water from the roots, up through the plants, and out the leaves is called transpiration stream

Question 12

Chlorophyll

Answer 12

Is the green chemicals needed for photosynthesis, it’s found in the chloroplasts of plant cells

Question 13

Carbon dioxide

Answer 13

Enters the stomach (holes on the underside of the leaf

Question 14

Photosynthesis word equation

Answer 14

Carbon dioxide + water —> glucose + oxygen

Question 15

How are leaves designed

Answer 15

Flat and thin so sunlight can get through them,

Leaves have tiny holes called stomata to allow oxygen out and carbon dioxide in.

Question 16

What do leaves need for photosynthesis?

Answer 16

Carbon dioxide come from the atmosphere.
Water comes through the roots for the soil
Chlorophyll in their chloroplasts
Sunlight

Question 17

What do plants do with the glucose when they make it?

Answer 17

Growing and repairing

Store it as starch