Plant+Quiz+Study+Guide

Study Guide for Plant Quiz Use your notes and the wiki to fill in each part Know the parts of the plant and their functions.

Roots Stem Leaves flower Fruit
 * anchor a plant into the ground
 * bring nutrients and water to the plant
 * transportation system for the plant - moves water from roots and foot from the leaves
 * holds the plant uo
 * food factory for the plant in the form of sugar
 * makes a seed for the plant
 * container for a seed

Know the structures in the leaf that help photosynthesis happen

Stomata - openings that let in carbon dioxide and water and oxygen out

Guard Cell - opens and closes stomata

Chloroplast - container for chlorophyll

Chlorphyll - green pigment where photosynthesis happens

Know what is needed for photosynthesis and what is made by this process:


 * needed: carbon dioxide, water and sunlight in a green plant
 * made: sugar and oxygen

Equation for photosynthesis:

sun H20 + CO2 > C6H12O6 + O2

sun Water + carbon dioxide ---> sugar (glucose) + oxygen

Why is photosynthesis important? It makes food for the plant.