Getting to Know About Plants: 20 flashcards
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1. What is the process by which plants make their own food?
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Photosynthesis
2. Where does photosynthesis mainly occur in a plant?
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In the leaves
3. What is the green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight?
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Chlorophyll
4. Write the word equation for photosynthesis.
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Water + carbon dioxide + sunlight → food (glucose) + oxygen
5. What are the two main functions of roots?
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Anchoring the plant and absorbing water and minerals
6. What is the function of the stem?
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Supports the plant and transports water, minerals, and food
7. Why are leaves flat and broad?
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To catch maximum sunlight for photosynthesis
8. What is the reproductive organ of a plant?
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The flower
9. What is the function of fruits?
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Protect seeds and help in their dispersal
10. What does a seed contain?
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A baby plant and stored food
11. What is germination?
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The sprouting of a seed into a new plant
12. Why are plants called producers?
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Because they make their own food through photosynthesis
13. Do plants eat soil? Explain.
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No, plants absorb water and minerals from soil but make food in leaves.
14. What are root hairs and what do they do?
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Tiny extensions that increase surface area for absorption
15. Give an example of an underground stem that stores food.
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Potato or ginger
16. What are cactus spines? What is their function?
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Modified leaves that reduce water loss
17. Why does a plant with damaged roots wilt even when watered?
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Because roots cannot absorb water properly
18. What is the by-product of photosynthesis that is released into the air?
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Oxygen
19. How do plants respond to light and touch compared to animals?
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Slowly
20. What is the main difference between plants and animals in terms of food?
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Plants make their own food; animals eat other organisms
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