Parts of the Plant
What is the primary function of the roots of a plant?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients
Which process in plants converts sunlight into food for the plant?
photosynthesis
What process do plants use to convert glucose into energy?
cellular respiration
What adaptation helps mangrove trees survive in salty coastal waters?
salt-excreting leaves
What role does the phloem play in plants?
Transports nutrients down the plant
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Leaves
Which gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide
During cellular respiration, which gas is released by plants?
carbon dioxide
How do evergreen trees in cold climates conserve water?
Needle-like leaves
In which part of the plant does most water absorption occur?
leaves
What is the main function of the stem in a plant?
To support the plant and transport nutrients and water
What is needed for photosynthesis to occur?
sunlight , water , carbon dioxide
Where does cellular respiration take place in the plant cell?
mitochondria
Which of the following is a plant adaptation for living in a desert climate?
Thick waxy cuticle
What is the function of the plant's cuticle?
Prevent water loss
What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?
chlorophyll
Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis occur?
chloroplast
Which structure in the leaf allows for gas exchange?
stomata
How do plants in a rainforest adapt to the limited sunlight on the forest floor?
Have large leaves
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for transporting water up to the leaves?
Xylem
Which of the following is a function of the plant's stomata?
Exchange gases
What is made during photosynthesis?
glucose, oxygen
In which plant part does most cellular respiration occur?
all parts of the plant
Why do some plants have brightly colored flowers?
To attract pollinators
What is the primary purpose of a plant's fruit?
Protect seeds