Photosynthesis
Where does most photosynthesis happen?
In the leaves
What are the two main jobs of roots?
Absorb water and hold the plant in place.
Which plant part carries water from the roots to the leaves?
The stem
Why are many leaves broad and flat?
To absorb more sunlight
What are stomata?
Tiny openings on leaves
What are the inputs of photosynthesis?
Sunlight, Water, and Carbon Dioxide
Which material enters the plant through the roots?
Water
Other than transporting materials, what is the other main job of the stem?
Hold the plant upright toward the sun.
Where are stomata located on a leaf?
On the underside
What is the main job of a flower?
Help the plant reproduce
What are the outputs of photosynthesis?
Glucose and Oxygen
What is one way roots help a plant during wind and rain?
They anchor the plant in the soil.
If a stem is drooping over, what might the plant need more of?
Water
What gas is released from the leaves during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What is the main job of a fruit?
Protect and help spread seeds
What provides the energy for photosynthesis?
Sunlight!
What would a desert plants roots most likely look like?
Deep in the soil in search for water.
What is vascular tissue?
Tiny tubes in the stems that carry materials throughout the plant.
What food molecule is created in the leaves during photosynthesis?
Glucose
What is chlorophyll?
The green material in leaves that captures light energy
Why is photosynthesis important for animals (what does it give us?)
It gives us oxygen which we breathe and food (sugars) from the fruit/vegetables we eat.
What do root hairs help the plant do?
Absorb more water
What part of the vascular bundle is responsible for transporting water up the stem?
What happens to the food made in the leaves?
It travels to other parts of the plant.
Which mineral helps with root development, flowering, and fruiting?
Phosphorus