biology2 Flashcards
(45 cards)
What are the two main types of plant tissues?
Meristematic and permanent tissues.
What is the function of xylem in plants?
To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
What is the primary role of phloem?
To transport sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis.
True or False: Plants are unicellular organisms.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called _______.
Photosynthesis.
What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll.
What are the two stages of photosynthesis?
Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.
How do plants primarily spread diseases?
Through vectors such as insects, water, and soil.
What is a common method for preventing plant diseases?
Crop rotation.
True or False: Fungi are the only pathogens that can infect plants.
False.
What is the role of stomata in plants?
To regulate gas exchange and transpiration.
What is the term for the study of plant diseases?
Phytopathology.
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for growth?
Meristematic tissue.
True or False: All plant diseases are caused by infectious agents.
False.
What is the name of the process by which plants lose water through small openings?
Transpiration.
Fill in the blank: The energy source for photosynthesis is _______.
Sunlight.
What are the main products of photosynthesis?
Glucose and oxygen.
What is one method of treating plant diseases?
Using fungicides or pesticides.
What is the role of roots in plants?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.
True or False: All plants require the same amount of sunlight.
False.
What is the function of chloroplasts?
To carry out photosynthesis.
What is the primary gas absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide.
Name one environmental factor that can affect photosynthesis.
Light intensity, temperature, or carbon dioxide concentration.
What is the importance of leaf structure in photosynthesis?
It maximizes light absorption and gas exchange.