Photosynthesis and Plant Adaptations
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What is the process by which plants make food called?

Photosynthesis

During fertilization, the nuclei of a male and female gamete join together to form a zygote.

True (A)

The tough outer coat of a seed is called the ______.

testa

What is the primary reason plants store glucose as starch?

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Fertilization = The process where a pollen grain lands on a stigma. Zygote = A new cell formed by the fusion of male and female gametes. Testa = The tough outer coat of a seed. Cotyledons = Structures within a seed that contain food stores for the embryo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is seed dispersal beneficial for plants?

<p>Seed dispersal helps to avoid competition between the parent plant and its offspring for resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fertilizers help plants grow by providing them with mineral salts.

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After fertilization, the ovary of a flower develops into a ______.

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What is the main role of hyphae in fungi?

<p>They digest food sources outside the fungus. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Producers are organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tiny bristles found on the underside of an earthworm that help it move through its burrow?

<p>Chaetae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Animals that hunt and eat other animals for survival are called ______.

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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

<p>Habitat = A place where an organism lives Adaptation = A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment Producer = An organism that makes its own food Consumer = An organism that cannot make its own food and eats other organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does nitrate play in plants?

<p>Essential for chlorophyll production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is unnecessary for photosynthesis in plants.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a plant cell when it lacks enough water?

<p>It becomes soft and floppy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The male reproductive part of a flower is called the __________.

<p>stamen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the parts of a flower with their functions:

<p>Petals = Attracts insects or birds Ovary = Contains ovules Stigma = Collects pollen Nectar = Sweet liquid for feeding insects or birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about water in plants is incorrect?

<p>Water transports nutrients only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the stigma to the anther.

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What do ovules develop into when fertilized?

<p>Seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is produced during photosynthesis?

<p>Glucose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glucose is stored in plants as starch because starch is soluble in water.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color does iodine turn in the presence of starch?

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Plants use carbon dioxide and water to produce ________ and oxygen.

<p>glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do plants convert glucose into starch?

<p>Starch does not dissolve in water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fertilizers do not affect the growth of plants at all.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nitrate in plants?

<p>To help make proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of consumer primarily eats producers?

<p>Primary Consumers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carnivores consume both plants and other animals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are organisms that break down dead materials and recycle nutrients called?

<p>Decomposers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herbivores are animals that eat only __________.

<p>plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary consumer?

<p>Eagle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the organism type with its description:

<p>Herbivores = Eat only plants Carnivores = Eat only meat Omnivores = Eat both plants and animals Detritivores = Feed on dead organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food web consists of interconnecting food chains.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do ecologists primarily study?

<p>Organisms in their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of nitrate in plants?

<p>To produce chlorophyll (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stunted growth can occur if a plant lacks magnesium.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do petals in a flower primarily do?

<p>Attract insects or birds with their colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ is the male reproductive part of the flower that produces pollen.

<p>stamen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of processes that occur after pollination?

<p>Pollen tube grows → Zygote forms → Ovule develops into seed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the flower parts with their functions:

<p>Stigma = Collects pollen Ovary = Contains ovules Nectar = Feeds insects and birds Style = Connects stigma to ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is used in plants exclusively for photosynthesis.

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Flashcards

Nitrate

A nutrient needed by plants to make chlorophyll; deficiency causes yellowing.

Magnesium

An essential mineral for plants needed to produce chlorophyll.

Water for support

Water helps plants maintain rigidity; lack of it causes wilting.

Xylem

Tubes in plants that transport water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves.

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Water for cooling

Evaporating water cools plants and their surroundings.

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Petals

Colorful parts of a flower that attract pollinators like insects and birds.

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Pollination

Transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma to aid reproduction.

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Ovary

Part of the flower that contains ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization.

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Fertilization

The joining of male and female gamete nuclei to form a zygote.

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Zygote

A new cell formed when the nuclei of two gametes join.

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Ovule

The structure in plants where fertilization occurs, leading to seed formation.

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Cotyledons

The seed structures that store food for the developing embryo.

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Testa

The tough outer coat of a seed that protects it.

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Seed Dispersal

The process by which seeds are spread away from the parent plant.

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Fruits

Develop from ovaries after fertilization and contain seeds.

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Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Nitrate in plants

Nitrate is used by plants to make proteins and produce chlorophyll.

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Effects of nitrate deficiency

Lack of nitrate causes stunted growth and yellow leaves due to insufficient proteins and chlorophyll.

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Magnesium in plants

Magnesium is essential for chlorophyll production in plants.

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Functions of water in plants

Water supports plants, cools them, transports nutrients, and is a reactant in photosynthesis.

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Pollination process

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma, enabling fertilization.

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Stamen in flowers

The stamen is the male reproductive part, which includes the anther that produces pollen.

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Fertilization in plants

Fertilization occurs when the male gamete fuses with the female gamete to form a zygote.

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Testa of a seed

The testa is the tough outer coat of the seed that protects it.

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Hyphae

Thread-like structures in fungi that digest starch and proteins.

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Habitat

A place where an organism lives and thrives.

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Plant Adaptations

Changes that help plants survive in their habitats.

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Annual Plants Life Cycle

Grow, produce seeds, and die within one year.

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Producers

Organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Predators

Animals that hunt, kill, and eat other animals for survival.

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Prey

Animals that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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Scavengers

Animals that feed on dead animals or decaying matter, aiding in cleanliness.

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Glucose

A sugar produced during photosynthesis that stores chemical energy for the plant.

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Starch Storage

Plants convert excess glucose into starch for storage, as starch is insoluble in water.

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Testing for Starch

Boiling a leaf and using iodine to test for the presence of starch, which turns blue-black.

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Mineral Salts

Essential nutrients provided by fertilizers that help plants grow larger and healthier.

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Nitrate Importance

Nitrates are vital for protein synthesis in plants, necessary for cell growth.

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Iodine Test

A chemical test used to reveal starch in a leaf, indicated by a color change to blue-black.

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Fertilizers Cost-Benefit

Although fertilizers are costly, they increase crop yield, making them economically beneficial for farmers.

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Consumers

Organisms that cannot make their own food and rely on others.

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Primary Consumers

Herbivores that eat producers like plants.

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Secondary Consumers

Carnivores that eat primary consumers.

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Tertiary Consumers

Top predators that eat secondary consumers.

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Decomposers

Organisms that break down dead materials and recycle nutrients.

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Herbivores

Animals that eat only plants or plant-based materials.

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Carnivores

Animals that eat only meat.

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Omnivores

Animals that eat both plants and animals.

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Study Notes

Photosynthesis

  • Photosynthesis is the process plants use to create food.
  • They use carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
  • The chemical equation is: Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen.

Glucose as a Chemical Energy Source

  • Glucose is a type of sugar.
  • It's a store of chemical energy for plants.
  • Glucose is soluble in water, making storage challenging.

Starch Storage

  • Plants store extra glucose as starch.
  • Starch is insoluble in water.
  • Starch is composed of many glucose molecules linked together in long chains.
  • Starch is stored in chloroplasts as insoluble grains.

Testing for Starch

  • To test for starch in a leaf, boil it first to break down the cell membranes.
  • Add iodine to the leaf sample.
    • If starch is present, the solution turns blue-black or purple.
    • If no starch is present, the iodine solution stays orange-reddish brown.

Plant Adaptations and Habitats

  • A habitat is the place where organisms live.
  • Plants are adapted to their habitats.
  • Plant adaptations help them obtain light for photosynthesis.
  • Annual plants complete their life cycle in one year.

Mineral Salts for Plant Growth

  • Fertilizers provide mineral salts vital for plant growth.
  • Nitrate is essential for protein production.
  • Deficiency in nitrate results in restricted growth.
  • Nitrate is necessary for chlorophyll production.
  • Magnesium is also needed for chlorophyll production.

Plants and Water

  • Water is crucial for plant support.
  • Plants collapse without adequate water content in their cells.
  • Plants use xylem tubes to transport water from roots to leaves.
  • Minerals dissolved in water are also transported through xylem.
  • Water evaporates from leaves; this cools plants.
  • Water is a reactant needed for photosynthesis.

Flowers

  • Petals attract insects and birds to pollinate the flower.
  • Sepals protect the flower bud.
  • The stamen (anther and filament) is the male reproductive part.
  • The stigma and style (pistil) are the female reproductive parts.
  • Ovules develop into seeds after fertilization.
  • The ovary develops into the fruit.

Pollination

  • Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma.
  • Insects, birds, or wind transfer pollen.

Fertilization

  • Fertilization is the process of joining the male and female gametes to form a zygote.
  • Pollen tubes grow into ovules carrying the male gamete to the ovum.
  • The zygote develops into an embryo.

Fruits

  • Ovaries develop into fruits after fertilization.
  • Fruits contain seeds.
  • Fruits aid in seed dispersal to new environments.
  • Seed dispersal mitigates competition with parent plants.

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This quiz explores the essential process of photosynthesis, including how plants utilize carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen. It also covers the role of glucose as a chemical energy source, starch storage, and methods for testing starch presence in plants, along with insights into plant habitats and adaptations.

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