Diversity of Life: Investigation 5

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What are the two types of vascular tissue in plants?

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Xylem and phloem.

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Which gas enters a plant through the stomata?

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Carbon dioxide.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the significance of transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration delivers water to every cell in a plant.

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What part of the plant cell is responsible for opening and closing the stomata?

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Guard cells.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

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To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the primary function of phloem in plants?

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To transport sugars and nutrients produced during photosynthesis to various parts of the plant.

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What role do stomata play in plant physiology?

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Stomata allow for gas exchange, enabling carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit the plant.

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How does transpiration help in nutrient uptake in plants?

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Transpiration creates a negative pressure that helps pull water and dissolved nutrients from the roots through the xylem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is photosynthesis and where does it occur in plants?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, primarily occurring in the chloroplasts.

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