Plants Flashcards

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1
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Flower

A

Reproduction

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Leaf

A

Photosynthesis, transpiration , gas exchange and store food

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Stem

A

Transport food
Support the plant
Store food
Gas exchange

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4
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Fruit

A

Protect seeds

Provides food for seeds

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5
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Bud

A

Allow new leaves and flowers to grow

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Root

A

Anchor and support
Take in water and nutrients
Store food

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7
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Water is absorbed up through the roots, and travels to the leaves and the tips of the plant through the

A

Xylem

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8
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Food

A

Phloem

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9
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Water

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Xylem

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10
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The flow of water from the roots, up through the plant, and out the leaves is called the

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Transpiration stream

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11
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Photosynthesis

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Is the process where green plants make food using light energy

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12
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Chlorophyll

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Is the green chemical needed for photosynthesis , is is found in the chloroplasts of plant cells

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13
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Carbon dioxide

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Enters the stomata(holes on underside of leaf)

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14
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Photosynthesis word equation

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Carbon dioxide + water > Glucose + oxygen

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15
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How are leaves designed for photosynthesis ?

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Leaves are flat and thin so sunlight can get through

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

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16
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What do leaves need for photosynthesis ?

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

17
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What do the plants do with the glucose when they make it?

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Plants use glucose for growing and repairing damaged parts

If they don’t use it they store it as starch this is why we can eat plants that store starch such as potatoes and wheat