Plant and Body Systems

what plant organ is the main site of photosynthesis?

• stem

• leaf

• root

• flower

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which organelle protects and supports the plant cell?

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which system gets rid of liquid waste in the body?

• Circulatory system

• Muscular system

• Excretory system

• Nervous system

lift water from roots up to the leaves

• root

• stems

• leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

have pores that let carbon dioxide and oxygen enter and exit

• roots

• stems

• leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

are support systems for the plant body

• roots

• stems

• leaves

Plant roots have extensions called root hairs. These root hairs are important in the homeostasis of the plant. Which statement best explains the importance of the root hairs to the stems and leaves of the plant?

• root hairs convert minerals into glucose for immediate use by cells

• root hairs decrease the need for osmosis and diffusion in vascular tissue

• root hairs prevent water loss in leaves through transpiration and gas exchange

• root hairs increase the surface area of the roots for nutrient and water absorption

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What are the reactants (inputs) of photosynthesis/ the products (outputs) of cellular respiration? Check all that apply.

• Some type of energy

• Water

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are the products (outputs) of photosynthesis/ reactants (inputs) of cellular respiration? Check all that apply.

• some type of energy

• water

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• glucose

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

hold plants upright against forces such as wind and rain

• roots

• stems

• leaves