CAX ASB plant minerals

Specific type of plant tissue that transports water and minerals from the roots, through the stems, to leaves

• vascular plant

• nonvascular plant

• xylem

• phloem

Specific type of plant tissue that transports food (sugar) made in the leaves to the entire plant

• vascular plant

• nonvascular plant

• xylem

• phloem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Type of plant that is usually taller (longer) and has vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) that provides support

• vascular plant

• nonvascular plant

• xylem

• phloem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The process by which plants make food

• Photosynthesis

• phototropism

• embryo

• seeds

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Examples of these plants include mosses, liverworts, and other plants with no xylem or phloem

• dicot

• vascular plant

• monocot

• nonvascular plant

Other than transporting water, what is a function of xylem?

• making food

• transporting food

• helping support the plant

• catching light

Which is a function of the roots?

• absorb sunlight
• start photosynthesis
• pull nutrients from the soil
• turn gray when they get old

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The mineral ___________ is used to make amino acids and therefore proteins . Proteins needed to make essential enzymes

• Nitrogen

• Calcium

• Phosphates

• Magnesium

.-Also, _______________ are needed to make DNA and many hormones .

-When plants lack nitrates, their older leaves turn yellow and die along with stunted growth

• Nitrogen

• Calcium

• Phosphates

• Magnesium

-the mineral __________

Combine with pectin in the middle lamella to produce ____________ pectate which holds plant cells together .

-Play vital role in permeability of cell membranes .

• Nitrogen

• Calcium

• Phosphates

• Magnesium