Plant Structure and Transport

What is the function of phloem in plants?

• Transport water and minerals.

• Transport sugars and nutrients.

• Provide structural support to the plant.

• Facilitate photosynthesis.

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy (glucose) using chlorophyll.

• The method by which animals breathe oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

• The way in which plants absorb water from the soil through their roots.

• The technique used by plants to reproduce and grow new leaves.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

• Absorb sunlight.

• Provide structural support to the plant.

• Store nutrients for the plant.

• Facilitate water absorption.

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What is the significance of transpiration in plants?

• It helps in nutrient transport and cooling the plant.

• It increases soil moisture retention.

• It enhances photosynthesis by providing more sunlight.

• It prevents water loss during drought conditions.

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What do we call the tiny pores on leaves that allow for gas exchange to occur in plants?

• Chloroplasts

• Stoma/Stomata

• Xylem

• Phloem

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What is osmosis in the context of plant roots?

• The movement of water into plant roots from the soil.

• The process of photosynthesis in leaves.

• The absorption of nutrients through root hairs.

• The release of water vapor from plant leaves.

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How do guard cells regulate gas exchange?

• By opening and closing the stomata.

• By absorbing water from the soil.

• By producing oxygen during photosynthesis.

• By transporting nutrients to the leaves.

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What are trichomes and their function?

• Hair-like structures on plants that can protect against herbivores and reduce water loss.

• Root structures that absorb nutrients from the soil.

• Leaf structures that store water for drought conditions.

• Flower structures that attract pollinators.

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What does xylem transport?

• Water and minerals.

• Nutrients and sugars.

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen.

• Proteins and fats.

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What role do roots play in plant structure?

• Provide structural support and stability to the plant.

• Anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

• Store energy for the plant's growth.

• Conduct photosynthesis to produce food for the plant.

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