Plant Structure & Function

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What do plants need to survive?

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Plants need Carbon Dioxide and Water to survive.

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What is the jelly-like filling of the cell called?

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The jelly-like filling of the cell is called cytoplasm.

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What part of the plant stops transpiration?

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The cuticle stops transpiration.

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What part of the plant cell stores water?

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The vacuole stores water.

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What is the job of the roots in a plant?

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The roots anchor the plant to the ground and absorb water.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration is the process of water vapor being released from plant leaves into the atmosphere.

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What role do stomata play in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen.

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What is the purpose of the cuticle on a plant?

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The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps prevent water loss from the plant.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make their own food.