Honors Biology – Plants Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Honors Biology – Plants
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Honors Biology – Plants
Honors Biology – Plants Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert ...
Honors Biology – Plants Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
✔✔ Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
✔✔ Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into
glucose.
How do stomata regulate gas exchange in plants?
✔✔ Stomata open and close to allow the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor
between the plant and the atmosphere.
What is the function of xylem in vascular plants?
✔✔ Xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
What role do flowers play in the plant life cycle?
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, ✔✔ Flowers facilitate reproduction by producing seeds through the process of pollination and
fertilization.
How do plants respond to light in the process of phototropism?
✔✔ Plants grow toward a light source in response to light, which maximizes photosynthesis.
What is the function of phloem in plants?
✔✔ Phloem transports sugars and other nutrients produced in the leaves to other parts of the
plant.
How do seeds enable plant reproduction?
✔✔ Seeds contain the embryo of a new plant and provide protection and nutrients until the plant
can grow.
What is the role of the cuticle in leaves?
✔✔ The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps prevent water loss from the leaf surface.
Why are nitrogen and other minerals important for plant growth?
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