Flashcard 6 Prep!

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What is the function of stomata in plants?

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Stomata allow for gas exchange, enabling plants to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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What are bryophytes?

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Bryophytes are non-vascular plants that include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, but not ferns.

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What type of organism is a plant?

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A plant is a multicellular eukaryote.

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What are gymnosperms?

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Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants that do not produce flowers; examples include conifers.

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What is the shoot system in plants?

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The shoot system includes all parts of the plant above the ground, such as stems, leaves, and flowers.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of xylem in plants?

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

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What are the main types of plant reproduction?

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Plants can reproduce sexually (via seeds and flowers) or asexually (via runners, tubers, etc.).

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What is the importance of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis as it captures light energy.