Plants Test 1 Review

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are the part of the cell that makes proteins.

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What is the cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.

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Which group of plants was the first to develop a cuticle?

Back

Nonvascular plants were the first to have a cuticle, which helps prevent water loss.

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What is thigmotropism?

Back

Thigmotropism is a plant's growth response to touch or physical contact, such as a vine wrapping around a fence.

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What role do chloroplasts play in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food through photosynthesis.

Front

Define photosynthesis.

Back

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

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What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to the plant cell, helping to maintain its shape.

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What is gravitropism?

Back

Gravitropism is a plant's growth response to gravity, where roots grow downward and stems grow upward.

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What are angiosperms?

Back

Angiosperms are flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing genetic material (DNA) and regulating cell activities.