Plants Pt. 1 Flashcards
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What do plants need to survive?
Plants need water and sunlight to survive.
What is plant adaptation?
Plant adaptation makes it easier for plants to live in harsh environments.
What happens if plants do not adapt?
If plants did not adapt they would not survive.
What are the essential components for photosynthesis?
Water, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll.
Where are stomata located?
Stomata are located in the bottom part of the leaf. They are surrounded by guard cells.
What is the function of stomata?
The stomata is viewed as the nostril of a plant.
What is a chloroplast?
Chloroplast is where chlorophyll is stored and where photosynthesis takes place.
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is a chemical process by which green plants make their food. Plants use energy from the sun to turn water and carbon dioxide into food, and they give off oxygen as a by-product.
How do plants use sugar?
Plants eat the sugar for energy.
What do water and carbon dioxide convert into?
Water and carbon dioxide are converted into sugar and oxygen.
What are plants made up of?
Plants are made up of tiny cells.
What does the nucleus do in a cell?
The nucleus controls all parts of the cell and also stores the chromosomes that provide information for how the cell develops.
What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?
The mitochondria of the cell are like rechargeable batteries. They store up the energy produced by the chloroplasts for later use.
What do reproductive cells contain?
Reproductive cells contain half of the chromosomes needed. These cells must fertilize the egg, which contains the other half of the chromosomes.
What is an organelle?
An organelle is a small structure in a cell that helps it function.
What is a chromosome?
A chromosome is the part of a cell that carries the genes that give living things their special characteristics.
What does the cell wall do?
The cell wall protects and supports the plant.
What happens when a vacuole releases its store of water?
When a vacuole releases its store of water, the plant wilts.
