Parts of a Plant and Photosynthesis

Front

Structures that absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant.

Back

What are roots?

Front

Supports the plant and transports water, nutrients, and food between the roots and leaves.

Back

What is the function of the stem in a plant?

Front

Leaves, where sunlight is absorbed and gases are exchanged.

Back

What is the main site of photosynthesis in a plant?

Front

The system of tubes (xylem and phloem) that transports water, nutrients, and food.

Back

What is the vascular system in plants?

Front

Transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.

Back

What does xylem do?

Front

Moves food (sugars) from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Back

What is the role of phloem?

Front

A waxy layer on the surface of the leaf that helps prevent water loss.

Back

What is the cuticle on a leaf?

Front

A single layer of cells below the cuticle that protects the leaf.

Back

What is the upper epidermis?

Front

Contains tightly packed cells with many chloroplasts, where most photosynthesis occurs.

Back

What is the palisade layer?

Front

Made of loosely packed cells with air spaces that store gases needed for photosynthesis.

Back

What is the spongy layer in a leaf?