HMH LS U1L2 Flashcard 12/6

Front

What are tissues made of?

Back

Cells.

Front

What is a group of organs that work together to perform bodily functions called?

Back

Organ system.

Front

What is the organ that allows materials such as water and oxygen to exit a plant?

Back

Stoma.

Front

What plant organ is the main site for the process of photosynthesis?

Back

Leaves.

Front

What two tissues carry water and nutrients throughout the plant?

Back

Xylem and Phloem.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is the function of xylem in plants?

Back

To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Front

What is the function of phloem in plants?

Back

To transport sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Front

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What part of the plant anchors it to the ground and absorbs water and nutrients?

Back

Roots.