Which part of the plant absorbs water and mineral salts?
Stem
Flower
Root
Leaf
Which of the following is required for photosynthesis?
Sunlight
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
The green pigment that traps light energy for photosynthesis is called _______
Enzyme
Xylem
Chlorophyll
Glucose
In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Vacuole
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
The xylem transports _______.
Food
Water and mineral salts
Oxygen
Enzymes
Which gas is released during photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Water vapor
What type of energy is needed for photosynthesis to occur?
Mechanical energy
Light energy
Electrical energy
Chemical energy
What is the function of stomata?
Absorb sunlight
Allow gas exchange
Store food
Transport water
What type of plant cell increases surface area for water absorption
Parenchyma
Companion cell
Root hair cell
Guard cell
Why is chlorophyll important in photosynthesis?
It stores food
It transports water
It reflects light
It absorbs sunlight
Which of these is not needed for photosynthesis?
Light
Oxygen
Water
Carbon dioxide
Why are plants called “autotrophs”
They eat other organisms
They depend on fungi
They make their own food
They store minerals
The process by which water vapor leaves the plant is called _______.
Diffusion
Respiration
Transpiration
Translocation
Which statement about phloem is correct?
It carries food both up and down the plant
It consists of dead cells
It is found only in roots
It carries only water
What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?
It becomes glucose
It is turned into carbon dioxide
It is stored in the roots
It is released into the air
