Life Sciences Unit Test

Front

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the green pigment in plants that captures sunlight?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water from the soil?

Back

Roots

Front

What part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Leaves

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the cycle called that describes the movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the environment?

Back

The carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle

Front

What is the term for organisms that break down dead material and recycle nutrients back into the soil?

Back

Decomposers

Front

What is the main purpose of the roots in a plant?

Back

To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Front

What is the role of the stem in a plant?

Back

To support the plant and transport nutrients and water between the roots and leaves.