Plants Flashcards
(52 cards)
What is the primary process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
True or False: All plants are autotrophs.
True
Fill in the blank: The green pigment in plants that captures light energy is called ______.
chlorophyll
What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for water uptake?
Roots
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of plant tissue? A) Xylem B) Phloem C) Epithelial D) Parenchyma
C) Epithelial
What is the function of xylem in plants?
Transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves
True or False: Stomata are openings on the surfaces of leaves that allow gas exchange.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants lose water vapor to the atmosphere is called ______.
transpiration
What is the main role of phloem in plants?
Transporting sugars and nutrients throughout the plant
Multiple Choice: Which part of the flower is responsible for reproduction? A) Sepals B) Petals C) Stamens D) Leaves
C) Stamens
Short Answer: What is the primary function of leaves?
To perform photosynthesis and gas exchange
True or False: Gymnosperms are a type of flowering plant.
False
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive part of a flower is called the ______.
stamen
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To conduct photosynthesis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is responsible for nutrient absorption in roots? A) Root hairs B) Stems C) Leaves D) Flowers
A) Root hairs
What type of plant life cycle alternates between haploid and diploid phases?
Alternation of generations
True or False: Angiosperms are plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of a seed developing into a new plant is called ______.
germination
What is the primary purpose of plant hormones?
To regulate growth and development
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting cell elongation? A) Auxin B) Ethylene C) Gibberellin D) Cytokinin
A) Auxin
Short Answer: What are the main nutrients required for plant growth?
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
True or False: Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.
True
Fill in the blank: Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season are called ______.
annuals