Unit 5 Test Review

Front

What do xylem cells do in a plant?

Back

Transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Front

What is the process that takes in CO₂ and releases O₂ called?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What are the functions of plant stems?

Back

Support the plant, transport water, and store nutrients.

Front

Why do plants living on a forest floor have large, flat leaves?

Back

They need to capture more sunlight.

Front

What is the equation for cellular respiration?

Back

C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in plants?

Back

Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

What is the primary function of roots in plants?

Back

To absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Front

What is the significance of stomata in plants?

Back

Stomata are small openings on leaves that allow for gas exchange.

Front

What is the role of phloem in plants?

Back

Phloem transports sugars produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.