Plant Structure and Function Review

Front

What two things need to be put together to make a seed?

Back

Pollen and an egg cell.

Front

What is the function of the palisade mesophyll in a leaf?

Back

The palisade mesophyll is responsible for photosynthesis, as it contains many chloroplasts.

Front

What type of root system is present in a dandelion plant?

Back

Taproot.

Front

What part of the plant absorbs water?

Back

Roots.

Front

Classifications of this type of fruit include drupe, berry, pome.

Back

Fleshy.

Front

What is the role of stomata in plants?

Back

Stomata are small openings on the leaf surface that allow for gas exchange.

Front

What is the primary function of plant roots?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between fibrous and taproot systems?

Back

Fibrous roots spread out in the soil, while taproots grow deep into the ground.

Front

What is the function of the cuticle on a plant?

Back

The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps prevent water loss.

Front

What are the main components of a flower?

Back

The main components are petals, sepals, stamens, and carpels.