G11 New Bio Ch 3 (3.1)

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

• Produce oxygen
• Produce glucose
• Absorb water
• Remove chlorophyll

Where does photosynthesis primarily take place in plants?

• Roots
• Flowers
• Leaves
• Stems

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Absorb carbon dioxide
• Absorb sunlight
• Absorb water
• Release oxygen

Why do leaves have a large surface area?

• To store water
• To absorb carbon dioxide
• To carry away products
• To absorb light

Which layer of the leaf contains chloroplasts?

• Epidermis
• Cuticle
• Mesophyll
• Veins

In which layer of the leaf do you find palisade mesophyll cells?

• Epidermis
• Cuticle
• Upper mesophyll
• Spongy mesophyll

What is the function of stomata in leaves?

• Absorb sunlight
• Absorb oxygen
• Absorb carbon dioxide
• Transport water

What is the primary purpose of the midrib in a leaf?

• To support the leaf
• To transport water
• To absorb sunlight
• To release oxygen

Which tissue in the leaf contains xylem and phloem?

• Epidermis
• Mesophyll
• Midrib
• Veins

What is the function of the cuticle on a leaf?

• Absorb sunlight
• Reduce water loss
• Store nutrients
• Facilitate photosynthesis