Leaf Disk Lab /Stomata Lab Flashcard Form C

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

Back

Sun

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What is the main role of Guard Cells in a plant?

Back

Open/close stomata

Front

What is the relationship between stomata and photosynthesis in plants?

Back

Photosynthesis is dependent on stomata.

Front

What is the dependent variable in the Leaf Disk Lab?

Back

Rate of Photosynthesis (# of disks floating over time)

Front

Which letter represents the Upper Epidermis in a leaf diagram?

Back

A

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What are stomata?

Back

Small openings on the surface of leaves that allow gas exchange.

Front

What is the function of chlorophyll?

Back

Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen (O2)