Mini Unit: Plants 1

What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To provide structure and support
• To respond to stimuli
• To do photosynthesis
• To store energy

What are the characteristics that all living things have in common?

• They are made of cells, have genetic material, and respond to stimuli.
• They are made of cells and have genetic material.
• They are made of cells, have genetic material, respond to stimuli, and grow and reproduce.
• They are made of cells, have genetic material, respond to stimuli, grow and reproduce, and obtain and use energy.

What is the main function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• To store water
• To store genetic material
• To respond to stimuli
• To do photosynthesis

What is the main function of roots in plants?

• To do photosynthesis
• To absorb water and nutrients
• To reproduce
• To obtain and use energy

What is the main function of flowers in plants?

• To absorb water and nutrients
• To do photosynthesis
• To reproduce
• To obtain and use energy

What is the main function of vascular plants?

• To obtain and use energy
• To do photosynthesis
• To reproduce
• To transport water and nutrients

What is the main difference between nonvascular and vascular plants?

• Vascular plants have a specialized tissue for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.
• Nonvascular plants have a specialized tissue for transporting water and nutrients, while vascular plants do not.
• Nonvascular plants have chloroplasts, while vascular plants do not.
• Vascular plants have chloroplasts, while nonvascular plants do not.

What is the main function of mitochondria in plant cells?

• To respond to stimuli
• To do cellular respiration
• To provide structure and support
• To store energy

What is the main function of the nucleus in plant cells?

• To store genetic material
• To do photosynthesis
• To store energy
• To provide structure and support

What is the main function of nonvascular plants?

• To obtain and use energy
• To do photosynthesis
• To transport water and nutrients
• To reproduce