Topic 6 - Plant Structures and their Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Photosynthesis Equation
A
CO2 + H20 -> Glucose + 02
2
Q
Phloem Tubes
A
They transport Food - Translocation
in both directions
Living cells
3
Q
Xylem Tubes
A
Dead cells strengthened by a substance called lignin
Transport water - Transpiration
4
Q
Stomata
A
tiny pores on the surface of the plant used for gas exchange
5
Q
What is auxin?
A
A plant growth hormone that controls growth at the tips of roots and shoots. It moves through the plant in solution
6
Q
What is a stimulus?
A
A change in environment
7
Q
Response
A
A change made in an organism due to a stimulus
8
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