Adaptations of roots and leaves for photosynthesis

Leaves are the site of​ (a)   . They have to be adapted to getting hold of the gas​ (b)   as well as ​ (c)   energy. The water comes up the plant via the ​ (d)   of the plant.

• photosynthesis
• carbon dioxide
• light
• roots

Which of these is an adaptation of the leaf to taking in carbon dioxide?

• Little holes called stomata

• Root hair cells

• Being large and flat

Which of these is an adaptation of the leaf to absorbing light ?

• Little holes called stomata

• Root hair cells

• Being large and flat

Which of these is an adaptation of the root to absorbing water?

• Little holes called stomata

• Root hair cells

• Being large and flat

There are two adaptations of the roots that help them absorb water by creating a LARGER SURFACE AREA. Which adaptations are they?

• Large root network

• Do not have chlorophyll

• Made of root hair cells

• Contain xylem

Plants grow large root networks. This creates a ____________ surface area?

Plant roots are made of root hair cells. This creates an even ____________ surface area?

Describe the route that water takes in the plant

• Stem

• Root

• Leaves

True or false. Roots do not have chloroplasts or chlorophyll because they are underground and there is no light to absorb.

• True

• False

In biology it is really important to understand how a cell or organisms​ (a)   relates to its​ (b)   .

• structure
• function
• shape
• organ