Plant Science Review

True or False: Photosynthesis takes place 24 hours a day

• True

• False

True or False: Deciduous plants lose their leaves in the fall

• True

• False

True or False: Sap is used to make many things humans eat such as syrup.

• True

• False

True or False: 85% of a plant's weight is in its roots.

• True

• False

True or False: Soybeans are an example of legumes

• True

• False

What part of the plant does NOT store food?

• Steam

• Roots

• Flower

All ________________ comes directly and indirectly from plants

• Good things

• Food

• Water

What part of the plant is the main site of photosynthesis?

• Leaves

• Flower

• Roots

What is the waxy coating on the outside of leaves that helps retain water called?

• Pith

• Cuticle

• Stoma

This is an opening that allows air, water vapor and oxygen into and out of the leaves.

• Cuticle

• Xylem

• Stoma