Plants and their parts Flashcards
What are plants?
Living things
Are plants systems?
Yes, plants, like other living things, are systems.
What do the different parts of a plant do?
Work together to help it grow well.
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Work together to help the plant to make food, grow and reproduce.
What are the parts of a plant?
- Roots
- Stems
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Seeds
The different parts of a plant combine to form a system.
What do many plants have?
Green leaves
What do the leaves do?
- Trap light energy from the Sun for plants to make food.
2. Allow the plant to exchange gases (i.e. oxygen and carbon dioxide) with the surrounding air.
What is the function of leaves?
Make food for the plant.
Why are most leaves green?
Because chlorophyll is present / found in them.
What do leaves contain?
Chlorophyll
What is the function / purpose of chlorophyll?
To help the leaves make food.
Do some plants that have leaves of other colours make food?
Yes, because they also contain chlorophyll.
What does the chlorophyll in the leaves do?
It enables plants to trap light energy.
Can plants make food in the dark?
No. Plants are unable to make food in the dark.
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which plants make food in the presence of light energy.
Can carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap make their own food?
Yes, they can still make their own food through photosynthesis.
