Sum of the Parts Review Flashcards

Front

What does it mean for an organism to be multicellular?

Back

It consists of multiple cells that work together.

Front

What are the small openings in the dermal layer of a leaf that allow for gas and moisture exchange during photosynthesis?

Back

Stomata

Front

Does the skin of an onion bulb have chloroplasts?

Back

No, the skin of the actual onion that grows underground does not have chloroplasts

Front

What is the function of dermal cells in plants?

Back

They help keep plants from losing water and protect the plant.

Front

Where are guard cells located?

Back

Around the stomata on the dermal layer (epidermis) of the plant.

Front

What do guard cells regulate in a plant?

Back

The water vapor and gases exchange.

Front

What do vascular cells in plants make up?

Back

The xylem and phloem tubes

Front

What is the special job of both xylem and phloem in plants?

Back

To transport food and water

Front

What concept is being highlighted by the statement "Form Fits Function" in relation to plant vascular cells?

Back

The shape of the vascular cells is designed to optimize their special job.

Front

Which type of specialized animal cell is shown in the top left image? Options: Red Blood Cells, Muscle Fiber Cells, Neuron, Epithelial Cells

Back

Neuron