Plant Growth and Development Unit Review # 2

Front

What type of root system does a plant with a single, thick root have?

Back

Taproot

Front

What is the term for fruits that do not contain seeds due to a genetic change?

Back

Mutation

Front

Which of the following adds the least nutrients to the soil: rocks, animal waste, man-made fertilizer, or organic material?

Back

Rocks

Front

What part of the plant is responsible for producing seeds and fruit?

Back

The flower

Front

What is the name of the part that connects the leaf to the stem?

Back

Petiole

Front

What do we call the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the main function of roots in a plant?

Back

To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Front

What part of the plant is primarily responsible for transporting water and nutrients?

Back

The stem

Front

What is the green pigment in plants that helps with photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What do we call the tiny openings on the leaves that allow for gas exchange?

Back

Stomata