Intro to Plants Test Questions

Label and know parts of a plant

Bud, stem, leaf, root, secondary root, primary root and root hairs

Explain respiration

Process by which the plant breaks down the glucose made in photosynthesis to use for energy for growth & reproduction.

Explain photosynthesis

Process in which plants make their own food. Uses sun+chlorophyll+water+co2= glucose and oxygen.

Explain transpiration

The thirsty cycle--leaves send a message to roots to send more water

What do all plants have in common?

They all have roots They contain chlorophyll They all need water, nutrients, sunlight and CO2

Label and know parts of a plant cell

cell wall, cell membrane, mitochondria, nucleus, vacuole, chloroplasts

Name two things that a plant cell than an animal cell does not

chloroplasts and cell wall

How do leaves help a plant survive (3)

help roots take in water (transpiration) take in carbon dioxide (photosynthesis) capture sunlight (photosynthesis)

How do roots help a plant survive (4)

stores water gets water gets nutrients anchor--holds plant in place

How do stems help a plant survive (3)

supports leaves to see the sun supports flowers holds the xylem and phloem (transportation system)

What is the difference between a woody stem and a soft stem?

the bark or hard outer covering