Need for a transport system in plants Flashcards
1
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How do plants make their own food?
A
Plants make their own food in the process of photosynthesis.
2
Q
What are organisms that make their own food known as?
A
Organisms that make their own food are said to be autotrophic.
3
Q
What is metabolism?
A
Metabolism refers to all the reactions in an organism.
4
Q
What is plant metabolism?
A
Plant metabolism refers to reactions such as photosynthesis and respiration, and to reactions that occur in other processes such as cell division, growth and reproduction.
5
Q
To allow for photosynthesis and respiration to occur, what do they need to do?
A
chlorophyll
