FOSS Living Systems: Investigation 3

Front

What type of leaf venation is characterized by several veins starting at one point near the base, resembling fingers of a hand?

Back

Palmate

Front

What is the name of the plant tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?

Back

Xylem

Front

What is the function of phloem in plants?

Back

Phloem delivers sugar to all the plant cells.

Front

What is the primary function of the right atrium in the human heart?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What type of leaf venation features a single main vein with smaller veins branching off?

Back

Pinnate

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll is responsible for capturing light energy for photosynthesis.

Front

What are the two main types of vascular tissue in plants?

Back

Xylem and phloem.

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What type of plant cells are responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts.

Front

What is the main difference between xylem and phloem?

Back

Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports sugars.