Plant Structure and Function Flashcards
(44 cards)
The function of the roots is to take in water from soil
true
Stems hold the plant in place
False
Stems provide structure but the roots holds the plants in place
The roots ___ nutrients for later use
store
Plants breathe through the roots
True
The roots form a relationship with ___ and ____
bacteria, fungi
The stems provide ___ and ___
structure, support
____ respond to the environment
Stems which can make plants grow towards the sun
Transports ____, ____, and ____.
minerals, nutrients, and sugar
Stores water and food
Stems
Leaves are the ___ of photo____
site, photosynthesis
Leaves exchange
gases
Transpiration is water vapor that Is absorbed into the leaves surface
False
Transpiration is water vaporizing off leaves’ surface
Seeds are the ____ means of _____
primary, reproduction
Seeds contribute to genetic variation
true
Seeds need to be able to move or ___
disperse
Dormancy is when the plant hibernates during favorable conditions
false
Dormancy is when the plant hibernates during UNFAVORABLE conditions
Germination is when plants start to ____
grow
Fruits are also ____ organs
reproductive
Fruits give a ____ ____ for plants/seeds
head start
Fruits ___ the seed and provides ___ to make it taste bitter, sweet, or spicy
protect, chemicals
Humans have selectively bred fruits
true
The female part of the flower is called the…
piston
The male part of the flower is called the…
stamen
Some plants have both male and female parts
true