Plant Biology Flashcards

Front

The first plants were probably __________.

Back

Algae

Front

__________ is the process used by plants to make their own food.

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

__________ have a tube-like structure that allows water and nutrients to move throughout the plant.

Back

Vascular plants

Front

__________ do not have a vascular system and therefore have to move nutrients from cell to cell.

Back

Non-vascular plants

Front

__________ anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.

Back

Roots

Front

__________ are structures that support the leaves and contain the xylem and phloem.

Back

Stem

Front

__________ are the primary food-making organ in plants.

Back

Leaf

Front

__________ is believed to be the most important natural process according to many scientists.

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

__________ is very important in the absorption of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis.

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

__________ are small openings on the bottom of the leaves that allow light and carbon dioxide to flow.

Back

Stoma/ Stomata