Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Flower
A
Reproduction
2
Q
Leaf
A
Photosynthesis, transpiration(stomata), gas exchange, food storage
3
Q
Stem
A
- Transports food
- Supports plant and holds it upright
- Stores food
- Gas exchange
4
Q
Fruit
A
- Protects seeds
- Provides food for seeds
5
Q
The bud
A
- Allows new leaves and flowers to grow
- Apical bud at top, lateral buds on the side
6
Q
Roots
A
Anchor and support
Take in water and nutrients
Stores food(carrots)
7
Q
Water
A
Is absorbed up through the roots, and travels to the leaves and the tips of the plant through the xylem
8
Q
Xylem
A
Water and dissolved solids
9
Q
Phloem
A
Food from leaves around the plant
10
Q
Photosynthesis
A
Is the process where green plants make food using light energy
11
Q
Chlorophyll
A
Is the green chemical needed for photosynthesis, it is found in the chloroplasts of plant cells
12
Q
Carbon dioxide
A
Enters the stomata
