Plant Structure and Transport

Front

What is the function of stomata in plants?

Back

Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, including the loss of water vapor during transpiration.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process of water vapor diffusing out of a leaf into the atmosphere.

Front

What does phloem transport in plants?

Back

Phloem transports sugars produced during photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Front

How do water and minerals enter the roots from the soil?

Back

Water and minerals enter the roots through osmosis, which is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane.

Front

In which direction do water and minerals move within the plant?

Back

Water and minerals move upward from the roots to the leaves.

Front

What is the role of xylem in plants?

Back

Xylem is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Front

Define osmosis in the context of plant roots.

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

Front

What is the primary purpose of plant roots?

Back

The primary purpose of plant roots is to anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients.

Front

Explain the process of photosynthesis in relation to plant structure.

Back

Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, primarily in the leaves, where sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water are converted into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is the significance of chlorophyll in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.