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What are the stomata?

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Tiny openings on leaves that allow gas exchange.

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What part of the organisms is aerobic cellular respiration for?

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Cells, specifically mitochondria.

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Why is aerobic cellular respiration important?

Back

It generates energy for cells.

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What are the guard cells?

Back

Cells that open and close the stomata.

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What is the difference between the xylem and the phloem?

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Xylem transports water, phloem transports food.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is chlorophyll?

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

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What role do roots play in plants?

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

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

The process of water vapor loss from plant leaves.

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What is the function of the leaves?

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Leaves are the main site of photosynthesis in plants.