Flashcard #6 Plant Structures

Front

What part of the plant is responsible for gas exchange, breathing in carbon dioxide and breathing out oxygen?

Back

Stomata

Front

Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?

Back

Roots

Front

What organelle is abundant in plants that perform photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts

Front

Where do gases (CO2 and O2) enter and exit in a leaf?

Back

Stomata

Front

In which layer of the leaf does most photosynthesis occur?

Back

Palisade mesophyll

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis by converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the role of the xylem in plants?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the phloem in plants?

Back

To transport sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Front

What is the function of the cuticle in plant leaves?

Back

To reduce water loss and protect against environmental damage.

Front

What is the significance of the palisade mesophyll in leaves?

Back

It contains a high density of chloroplasts for maximum light absorption during photosynthesis.