biology2 Flashcards

(45 cards)

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What are the two main types of plant tissues?

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Meristematic and permanent tissues.

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the primary role of phloem?

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To transport sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis.

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True or False: Plants are unicellular organisms.

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False.

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5
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called _______.

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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7
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What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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8
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How do plants primarily spread diseases?

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Through vectors such as insects, water, and soil.

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9
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What is a common method for preventing plant diseases?

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Crop rotation.

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True or False: Fungi are the only pathogens that can infect plants.

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False.

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What is the role of stomata in plants?

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To regulate gas exchange and transpiration.

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12
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What is the term for the study of plant diseases?

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Phytopathology.

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13
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Which type of plant tissue is responsible for growth?

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Meristematic tissue.

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14
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True or False: All plant diseases are caused by infectious agents.

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False.

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What is the name of the process by which plants lose water through small openings?

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Transpiration.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The energy source for photosynthesis is _______.

A

Sunlight.

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17
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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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18
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What is one method of treating plant diseases?

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Using fungicides or pesticides.

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What is the role of roots in plants?

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To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.

20
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True or False: All plants require the same amount of sunlight.

21
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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To carry out photosynthesis.

22
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What is the primary gas absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

23
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Name one environmental factor that can affect photosynthesis.

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Light intensity, temperature, or carbon dioxide concentration.

24
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What is the importance of leaf structure in photosynthesis?

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It maximizes light absorption and gas exchange.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the plant that produces seeds.
Flower.
26
What is a symptom of a plant disease?
Wilting, discoloration, or stunted growth.
27
True or False: Disease resistance in plants can be genetic.
True.
28
What is the function of the cuticle in plants?
To reduce water loss.
29
What type of organism can be a vector for spreading plant diseases?
Insects, nematodes, or fungi.
30
What is the role of auxins in plant growth?
To regulate cell elongation and growth direction.
31
Fill in the blank: Photosynthesis occurs primarily in the _______ of the leaves.
Mesophyll.
32
What are two environmental conditions that can enhance photosynthesis?
High light intensity and adequate water supply.
33
What is the role of nitrogen in plants?
It is essential for the synthesis of amino acids and proteins.
34
True or False: Soil quality has no impact on plant health.
False.
35
What is the term for plants that can thrive in low light conditions?
Shade-tolerant plants.
36
What is the main effect of chlorophyll on light during photosynthesis?
It absorbs light energy.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ cycle is part of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis.
Calvin.
38
What is one way to improve disease resistance in crops?
Breeding for resistant varieties.
39
What is the primary function of the plant's vascular system?
To transport water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant.
40
True or False: Photosynthesis only occurs during the day.
True.
41
What is the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration in plants?
Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in respiration to generate energy.
42
What is the effect of increased carbon dioxide on photosynthesis?
It can enhance the rate of photosynthesis up to a certain point.
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Fill in the blank: The leaf structure that regulates gas exchange is called _______.
Stomata.
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What is a biotic factor that can affect plant health?
Pathogens or herbivores.
45
True or False: All plants perform photosynthesis.
False.