5 Questions
What is the primary component of the rigid cell wall in plant cells?
Cellulose
Which pigment enables plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
What type of reproduction do lower plants like mosses and liverworts mainly practice?
Asexual reproduction
What characteristic defines plants as autotrophic organisms?
Ability to produce their own food
Which part of the plant is responsible for anchoring it to the soil?
Roots
Study Notes
Plant Cell Structure
- The primary component of the rigid cell wall in plant cells is cellulose.
Photosynthesis
- Chlorophyll is the pigment that enables plants to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
Plant Reproduction
- Lower plants like mosses and liverworts mainly practice a type of reproduction called alternation of generations.
Autotrophy
- Plants are defined as autotrophic organisms because they produce their own food through photosynthesis.
Plant Anchorage
- The roots of a plant are responsible for anchoring it to the soil.
Test your knowledge of plant characteristics with this Grade 10 Biology quiz. Explore the unique life characteristics of plants, including their growth, reproduction, and responses to the environment. Understand the defining features that set plants apart from other living organisms.
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