Plants Test Review Flashcardizz

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What is a flower that contains only male parts called?

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A flower that contains only male parts is called a staminate flower.

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What is thigmotropism?

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Thigmotropism is a plant's growth response to touch or physical contact, such as the Venus Flytrap reacting to a bug.

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What happens to enzyme activity at high temperatures?

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Enzyme activity declines due to denaturation, which alters the enzyme's structure.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration is the process of water loss from a plant through small openings called stomata.

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How does the rate of transpiration change on very hot days?

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The rate of transpiration increases on very hot days due to higher evaporation rates.

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What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

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The correct equation for cellular respiration is: Sugar + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP.

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What are stomata?

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Stomata are tiny openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange and transpiration.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular respiration?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, produced during cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.