Plants

Question 1

Auxins

Answer 1

Group of hormones responsible for cell elongation. Have a role in cell differentiation.

Question 2

Stems

Answer 2

Produce leaves/branches. Support plant with turgid cells, strengthened cellulose walls, xylem tissue with lignin

Question 3

Leaves

Answer 3

Absorb light, gas exchange, water/sugar transport, water conservation; support

Question 4

Factors influencing transpiration

Answer 4

Light, temperature, wind, humidity.

Question 5

Pollination

Answer 5

Pollen from one flower comes into contact with the stigma of another

Question 6

Conditions for germination

Answer 6

Water, oxygen, warmth

Question 7

Photo chromed

Answer 7

Plant pigment responsible for flowering

Question 8

Pr

Answer 8

Absorbs red light and is converted into pfr

Question 9

Pfr

Answer 9

Reverts back into pr in the darkness

Question 10

Meristems

Answer 10

Stem cells that let plants grow indefinitely. Apical or lateral.

Question 11

Apical

Answer 11

located at tip of shoots and roots. Vertical growth. Growth of leaves.

Question 12

Lateral

Answer 12

Complete circle around stem. Grows stem/trunk. Found in dicots only. Xylem grows inside ring; phloem outside.

Question 13

Roots

Answer 13

Anchor plant, absorb water/mineral ions.