Parts of Plants

Front

What part of the plant contains most chloroplasts?

Back

Palisade mesophyll

Front

In which two layers of the leaf are most active chloroplasts found?

Back

Palisade and spongy mesophyll

Front

What is the function of the cuticle in plants?

Back

To reduce loss of water through transpiration.

Front

What vascular tissue is responsible for transporting sugars in a plant?

Back

Phloem

Front

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the difference between xylem and phloem?

Back

Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, while phloem transports sugars produced by photosynthesis.

Front

What is transpiration in plants?

Back

Transpiration is the process of water vapor loss from plant leaves, primarily through stomata.

Front

What are stomata and their function?

Back

Stomata are small openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange (CO2 in, O2 out) and transpiration.

Front

What is the significance of the spongy mesophyll in leaves?

Back

The spongy mesophyll facilitates gas exchange and contains air spaces that allow for the diffusion of gases.