Midterm: Life Science Dec 2024

Front

What part of the flower is often colorful and helps in attracting pollinators?

Back

The petals are the colorful part of the flower that attract pollinators.

Front

What is the term for stems that grow away from the pull of gravity?

Back

Negative gravitropism is when stems grow away from gravity.

Front

What is the vascular tissue that moves water and nutrients into the leaf?

Back

Xylem is the vascular tissue responsible for transporting water and nutrients to the leaf.

Front

Which organelle is known as the command center for eukaryotic cells?

Back

The nucleus is the command center for eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells.

Front

What covers the outer surfaces of the leaf and helps prevent water loss?

Back

The waxy cuticle covers the leaf's outer surfaces to prevent water loss.

Front

What is the function of the phloem in plants?

Back

Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis throughout the plant.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, using carbon dioxide and water.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Back

Chlorophyll is the pigment that allows plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the function of roots in plants?

Back

Roots anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients.

Front

What is the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell?

Back

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.