Bioligy Plants Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
- Name the main structures of a leaf
A
Upper epidermis
Air space
Stoma
Lower epidermis
Waxy cuticle
Guard cells
Spongy layer
Vacuole
Cell wall
Palisade layer
Chloroplast
2
Q
- State the function of chloroplasts in a leaf
A
Contains Chlorophyll to trap light and be the site of photosynthesis
3
Q
- Do plants use photosynthesis as the way that plants make their food
A
Yes
4
Q
- State where photosynthesis occurs in a plant
A
Leaves
5
Q
- State the reactants and products of photosynthesis and know the word equation for photosynthesis
A
carbon dioxide
+ water light energy
chlorophyll and glucose toxygen
6
Q
- State how to test for the presence of oxygen
A
Use a glowing splint and see if it re-lights
7
Q
- List the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis
A
light intensity
Concentration of carbon dioxide
Temperatue.
8
Q
- State two experiments which can be used to prove photosynthesis has taken place
A
Water plant and boil a leaf
9
Q
- Name the minerals required by plants
A
NITRATE
For healthy growth, to make proteins
Poor growth
Older leaves are yellow
PHOSPHROUS
For healthy roots
Poor root growth
Younger leaves are purple
POTASSIUM
For healthy and leaves and flowers
Yellow leaves with dead patches
MAGNESIUM
For making chlorophyll
Plants turn yellow
10
Q
- Are nitrates essential for plant growth
A
Yes
