Plants Flashcards

(52 cards)

1
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What is the primary process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

A

Photosynthesis

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2
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True or False: All plants are autotrophs.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The green pigment in plants that captures light energy is called ______.

A

chlorophyll

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4
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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

A

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle

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5
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Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for water uptake?

A

Roots

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of plant tissue? A) Xylem B) Phloem C) Epithelial D) Parenchyma

A

C) Epithelial

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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Transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves

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True or False: Stomata are openings on the surfaces of leaves that allow gas exchange.

A

True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants lose water vapor to the atmosphere is called ______.

A

transpiration

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10
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What is the main role of phloem in plants?

A

Transporting sugars and nutrients throughout the plant

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the flower is responsible for reproduction? A) Sepals B) Petals C) Stamens D) Leaves

A

C) Stamens

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12
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Short Answer: What is the primary function of leaves?

A

To perform photosynthesis and gas exchange

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13
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True or False: Gymnosperms are a type of flowering plant.

A

False

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14
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Fill in the blank: The male reproductive part of a flower is called the ______.

A

stamen

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15
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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

A

To conduct photosynthesis

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16
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is responsible for nutrient absorption in roots? A) Root hairs B) Stems C) Leaves D) Flowers

A

A) Root hairs

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17
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What type of plant life cycle alternates between haploid and diploid phases?

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Alternation of generations

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18
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True or False: Angiosperms are plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The process of a seed developing into a new plant is called ______.

A

germination

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20
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What is the primary purpose of plant hormones?

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To regulate growth and development

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21
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting cell elongation? A) Auxin B) Ethylene C) Gibberellin D) Cytokinin

22
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Short Answer: What are the main nutrients required for plant growth?

A

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium

23
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True or False: Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.

24
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Fill in the blank: Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season are called ______.

25
What is the term for the process by which plants respond to light?
Phototropism
26
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant stores food and nutrients? A) Chloroplast B) Stems C) Roots D) Leaves
C) Roots
27
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.
28
True or False: All plants reproduce sexually.
False.
29
What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast.
30
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen is called __________.
Photosynthesis.
31
Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting cell elongation in plants?
Auxin.
32
What is the term for the protective outer layer of a plant that helps prevent water loss?
Cuticle.
33
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of plant tissue? A) Xylem B) Phloem C) Mycelium D) Parenchyma
C) Mycelium.
34
What is the main role of xylem in vascular plants?
To transport water and minerals from roots to leaves.
35
True or False: C4 plants are more efficient in photosynthesis than C3 plants in hot and dry environments.
True.
36
What is the process called when plants lose water vapor through small openings in their leaves?
Transpiration.
37
Fill in the blank: The structure that connects the roots of a plant to its leaves is called the __________.
Stem.
38
What type of plant is characterized by having seeds enclosed in a fruit?
Angiosperms.
39
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is responsible for gas exchange in plants? A) Stomata B) Chloroplast C) Phloem D) Xylem
A) Stomata.
40
What is the term for the growth response of plants to directional light?
Phototropism.
41
True or False: All plants require sunlight to grow.
False.
42
What is the role of phloem in vascular plants?
To transport sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis.
43
Fill in the blank: The process of seed germination begins with the absorption of __________.
Water.
44
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
45
Multiple Choice: Which plant structure is primarily responsible for photosynthesis? A) Roots B) Leaves C) Flowers D) Stems
B) Leaves.
46
What type of plant can survive in very low water conditions?
Xerophyte.
47
True or False: Gymnosperms produce flowers.
False.
48
What is the term for the movement of water through a plant from roots to leaves?
Transpiration stream.
49
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive part of a flower is called the __________.
Stamen.
50
Which type of plant hormone is involved in the ripening of fruits?
Ethylene.
51
What is the primary purpose of the plant's vascular system?
To transport water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant.
52
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of monocots? A) Parallel leaf veins B) Taproot system C) Flower parts in fours or fives D) Vascular bundles in a ring
A) Parallel leaf veins.