Plant Systems

Front

What does xylem transport?

Back

Water and minerals.

Front

During this process, a plant uses carbon dioxide gas and water to make food and oxygen.

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

Water and minerals move in which direction within the plant?

Back

Upward.

Front

Plants absorb water through the _________.

Back

Roots.

Front

The shoot system is the part of the plant that is ________________________________.

Back

Above the ground.

Front

What is the primary function of phloem?

Back

Transporting sugars and nutrients throughout the plant.

Front

What is chlorophyll?

Back

A green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

Front

What are the two main systems of a plant?

Back

The root system and the shoot system.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

The process of water vapor loss from plant leaves.

Front

What role do roots play in a plant?

Back

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