Plant Growth & Development

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange. They are surrounded by guard cells that regulate their opening and closing.

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What is the function of guard cells?

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Guard cells are specialized cells that surround stomata and control their opening and closing to regulate gas exchange and water loss in plants.

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Where does glycolysis occur in a cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is gravitropism?

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Gravitropism is a plant's growth response to gravity, where roots grow downward (positive gravitropism) and stems grow upward (negative gravitropism).

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What does negative gravitropism mean?

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Negative gravitropism refers to the growth of a plant away from gravity, typically seen in stems and leaves.

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What does positive gravitropism mean?

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Positive gravitropism refers to the growth of a plant toward gravity, typically seen in roots.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in cells?

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Cellular respiration primarily occurs in the mitochondria of cells.