Plant Biology Flashcard

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What is the main component of the vascular bundle in herbaceous monocots?

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Xylem & Phloem

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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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It provides electrons for the Calvin Cycle.

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What is the primary function of tracheids in xylem?

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Transport water

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What is vascular tissue of a leaf called?

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Vein

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What effect does ethylene have on plants?

Back

Triggers cell death.

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves.

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Transport sugars and nutrients produced in photosynthesis.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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

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What is chlorophyll?

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A green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.

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What is the role of stomata in plants?

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Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange.