Roots and Shoots
What part of the root increases surface area for water and mineral absorption?
root hairs
What type of tissue is considered to be the skin of the plant?
Dermal
What is the term for what goes into a chemical reaction?
reactant
What part of the plant attracts pollinators?
petals
What animal is known to "laugh" when tickled?
The shoots system contains the following parts stems, flowers, and ___________.
leaves
This type of tissue helps the plant perform photosynthesis, stores nutrients and provides structural support
ground tissue
What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
light-dependent & light-independent
What two parts make up the stamen, the male reproductive organ of a flower?
anther & filament
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
diamond
What part of the leaf is a pore-like opening that regulates gas exchange?
Stomata
This type of vascular tissue is responsible for transporting sugars.
phloem
When phosphate bonds are broken what is released?
ATP
True or False: Plants are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually?
True
What is the most used spice in the world?
black pepper
What organ controls the opening and closing of stomata in plant leaves?
Which plant tissue is responsible for the growth of the plant?
What is the complete chemical equation for photosynthesis? (must include the numbers)
6CO2 + 6H2O + LIGHT ENERGY yields C6H12O6 + 6O2
What three parts of a flower make up the carpal/pistil, the female reproductive organ?
stigma, style & ovary
What is the world's largest mammal?
blue whale
What is the name for the process where water is evaporated from leaves that aids in water movement?
transpiration
Which meristem is responsible for the widening of a plant?
lateral meristem
What is the complete chemical equation for cellular respiration? (must include the numbers)
C6H12O6 + 6O2 yields 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
What part of the flower becomes the fruit?
ovary
What is the only organ in the human body that can float?
lungs