Plants Overview

Which plant part is responsible for absorbing water?

• stem

• leaf

• root

• flower

What is the purpose of the waxy covering on plants that live in dry climates?

• To decrease photosynthesis.

• To protect the plant from heavy rain.

• To help prevent water loss.

• To aid (help) cellular respiration

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Which is the female reproductive part of a plant?

• pistil

• stem

• stamen

• root

Which part of the plant produces pollen?

• pistil

• petal

• ovary

• anther

Chlorophyll allows plants to

• absorb water for photosynthesis

• absorb water for respiration

• absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• absorb sunlight for respiration

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Fruits develop from what part of the plant?

• Ovary

• Stamen

• Flower

• Leaf

Terrestrial plants have stomata on the surface of their leaves. A single stomata is surrounded by two guard cells that change shape in response to environmental factors and open or close the stoma. Which of the following best explains how the structure of the leaf is used in processes that occur in plants?

• Water enters the plant through the surface of the leaf for transpiration
• Gases for photosynthesis are exchanged through the surface of the leaf. 
• Energy for cellular reproduction is absorbed through the surface of the leaf.
• Carbon dioxide enters the plant through the surface of the leaf for cellular reproduction.

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If the xylem in a young tree is damaged, which process is first affected?

• performing photosynthesis
• transporting sugar to the roots
•  transporting water to the leaves
• absorbing water from the soil

Plant cells that are specialized for cell division are most likely found in what part of the plant? 

• root tips
• leaf epidermis
• stem epidermis
• vascular tissue

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What is the main function of leaves?

• Leaves provide support for growth and a place to store food.
• Leaves provide a place for photosynthesis to occur
• Leaves absorb water and minerals and transport nutrients to the stem.
•  Leaves create a barrier that prevents water in the plant's tissues from evaporating.

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