Sexual Propagation and Asexual Propagation
What plant part produces pollen?
The anther
What is the main function of roots?
To anchor the plant and absorb water/nutrients
Name one basic requirement plants need to grow.
Light, air, water, or soil
What do plants make during photosynthesis?
Glucose (sugar) and oxygen
How many cotyledons (seed leaves) does a monocot have?
One
What does “asexual” mean in plant propagation?
Reproduction without seeds or fertilization
What is the main function of stems?
To support the plant and transport water and nutrients
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis occur?
In the chloroplast
How many seed leaves does a dicot have?
Two
Name one method of asexual propagation.
Cutting, grafting, layering, tissue culture, etc.
What is the function of leaves?
To make food through photosynthesis
What happens if a plant doesn’t get enough light?
It becomes weak and may not produce flowers or fruit
What process breaks down glucose to release energy?
Respiration
What leaf vein pattern do monocots usually have?
Parallel veins
What is the process called when pollen moves from the anther to the stigma?
Pollination
What two parts of a flower are needed for reproduction?
Stamen (male) and pistil (female)
What soil property affects how much water and nutrients a plant can hold?
Soil texture
What is the main difference between photosynthesis and respiration?
Photosynthesis stores energy; respiration releases it
What type of plant produces cones instead of flowers?
Conifers
What happens after fertilization in sexual propagation?
A seed is formed
What is the difference between xylem and phloem?
Xylem carries water up; phloem carries food down
How can too much water harm a plant?
It can suffocate roots and cause root rot
What time of day does respiration happen?
All the time (day and night)
Describe one major difference between monocots, dicots, and conifers.
Monocots: one cotyledon, parallel veins; Dicots: two cotyledons, branching veins; Conifers: use cones and needles, not flowers or broad leaves