photosynthesis
A green pigment responsible for the absorption of ight
What is chlorophyll
lacks specialized conducting ______ for transporting water and nutrients
What are channels
vascular plants are also called what
What is Tracheophytes
the main sites for photosynthesis
What are leaves
a simple low growing, non-flowering plant
What is a non vasacular plant
These are forms by green plants from carbon dioxide and water
What are carbohydrates
Most non-vascular plants are large or small
What is small
Plants that have specialized tissues for conducting water, minerals and photosynthetic products through the plant
What are vascular plants
these have a main root that grows vertically, from which smaller lateral roots arise
What are top root systems
a stable negatively charged component of an atom
What is an electron
the waxy, waterproof layer that covers leaves and stems
What is cuticle
Lack true ______, ________, and ________
What is leaves, seeds and flowers
name 4 examples of vascular plants
ferns
club mosses
horsetails
flowering plants
conifers
other gymnosperms
these are located closer to the surface and have a dense network of roots
What are fibrous root systems
their main function is to provide support to the plant, holding leaves, flowers and buds
What are stems
the internal transporting tissue that is made up of tubelike structures
What is ask,ar tissue
a root hair on the underside of the thallus
What is a Rhizoid
name 3 functions of roots and seed plants
1-anchor plant to soil
2-absorb water and minerals and transport upwards
3-store producers of photosynthesis
which root systems helps prevent soil erosion
What sure fibrous root systems
the process used by plants to harness energy from sunlight and turn it into chemical energy
What is photosynthesis
tiny pores located on a leafs underside
What is stomata
What purpose do Rhizoids serve
What is to anchor the plant and conduct water
Tracheophytes are also called what
What are vascular plants
which root system penetrates deep into the soil and are advantageous for plants in dry soils
What are top root systems
Difference between branched and unbranched stems
What is : branched - have divisions and side stems
unbranched - have a single stem