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