Plant Flashcard

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What is the main function of leaves?

Back

Photosynthesis

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What are the three types of plant tissue?

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Dermal, ground, vascular

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What is the function of xylem?

Back

Transport water and minerals

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What is transpiration?

Back

Loss of water from leaves

Front

Which is NOT an end product of photosynthesis?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in plants?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the difference between xylem and phloem?

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Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports sugars and nutrients.

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What is the significance of stomata in leaves?

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

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What is the role of roots in plants?

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