Taxonomy
What is taxonomy?
The study of classification of organisms
How do plants control how much water goes in and out of its leaves?
stomato (tiny holes in cuticle) open and close
What is the pigment in plants that make them green?
chlorophyll
What were the two types of flowers we studied the parts of?
male and female
What is a group of lions called?
a pride
Which is the most specific category in taxonomy?
Species
What is the name of the waterproof layer that holds in moisture for a plant?
cuticle
What is the process we used to "write with color" in last week's lab?
Chromatography
Can a flower have both male and female parts?
Yes
Weighing about 8 pounds, this is the body's largest organ
skin
Why do we classify organisms?
Helps organize and study the millions of species on Earth, helps to compare and contrast
What is the name of the system that allows plants to transport resources (ex: water and nutrients from soil up to the plant)
vascular system
What color(s) is carotenoid?
ranges from red to orange to yellow
What is the difference between perfect and imperfect flowers?
perfect has both male and female parts, imperfect only has one
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
What is the scientific name for a human being?
H. sapiens
What are some adaptations of plants?
What materials did we use to perform our chromatography experiement?
Name some female parts of the flower
pistil (or carpel), stigma, style, and ovary
What is the only US state that can be typed with just one line of the standard QWERTY keyboard?
Alaska
Name all of the categories in taxonomy from most general to most specific?
Domain --> Kingdom --> Phylum --> Class --> Order --> Family -->Genus --> Species
What allows plants to reproduce on land?
pollen and seeds
What were the results of our chromatography experiment?
Green moved up the paper
Name some parts of the male flower?
stamen, anther, filament
What is the longest river in Africa?
The Nile