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What shapes are plant cells?
rectangular and polygonal
What are the two functions of the stem?
1. support the stem 2. transport water and nutrients throughout the plant
Is this an organ, tissue, system, or cell?
It is an organ
Why are leaf cells green?
Leaf cells are green because they contain chlorophyll (a green substance in the chloroplasts).
What are the three main parts of most plants?
leaves, roots, stem
Plant tissue is made up of many _______ joined together.
cells
What four things do plants transform into nutrients during photosynthesis?
sunlight, water, mineral salts, and carbon dioxide
What is the function of the leaves?
to make food for the plants
How are plant cells different from animal cells? (name 3 ways)
Plant cells have a rigid cell wall. Plant and animal cells are different shapes. Plant cells make their own food. Plant cells contain chlorophyll/chloroplasts.
Stem tissue forms _______ tubes that liquids can pass through easily.
rigid
What is the role of the vascular system?
It transports water, mineral salts, and nutrients around the plant.
Are plants unicellular or multicellular?
multicellular
What are systems?
Systems are groups of organs and tissue that work together to carry out a function.
What process helps plants make their own food?
photosynthesis
True or false: plant and animal cells have a rigid cell wall.
False. Only plant cells have a rigid cell wall.
What are the three roles of tissue in plants?
1. protection 2. transportation of nutrients 3. supporting the plant
