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Plants and Photosynthesis Review Questions

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Plants and

Photosynthesis

Review Questions

Q1. What do we call a living producer that

converts light energy to chemical energy?

2Take some time to think about the answer.

A1. A plant

3Take some time to think about the answer.

Q2. What process is used by green plants to convert light energy to

chemical energy?

4Take some time to think about the answer.

A2. Photosynthesis

5Take some time to think about the answer.

Q3. Name the green substance in a plant that converts light energy to

chemical energy

6Take some time to think about the answer.

A3. Chlorophyll

7Take some time to think about the answer.

Q4. Name the tall plant cells in a leaf that are adapted to collect light

efficiently?

8Take some time to think about the answer.

A4. Palisade cells

9Take some time to think about the answer.

Q5. Name the tiny structures in a palisade

cell that contain chlorophyll

10Take some time to think about the answer.

A5. Chloroplasts

11Take some time to think about the answer.

Q6. Name the metallic element in chlorophyll

12Take some time to think about the answer.

A6. Magnesium

13Take some time to think about the answer.

Q7. Name the minerals needed by the reactions used in photosynthesis

and respiration

14Take some time to think about the answer.

A7. Potassium and phosphates

15Take some time to think about the answer.

Q8. Name a mineral needed for making amino acids and

proteins

16Take some time to think about the answer.

A8. Nitrate

17Take some time to think about the answer.

Q9. What do we call chemicals added to the soil in order to ensure healthy plant growth?

18Take some time to think about the answer.

A9. Fertilisers

19Take some time to think about the answer.

Q10. What do we call the chemical that is

needed for healthy plant growth?

20Take some time to think about the answer.

A10. Minerals

21Take some time to think about the answer.

Q11. Name an underground plant organ that takes up water and minerals from the soil

22Take some time to think about the answer.

A11. Root

23Take some time to think about the answer.

Q12. Name a specialised cell on a root that has a large surface

area for efficient absorption of water and

minerals

24Take some time to think about the answer.

A12. A root hair

25Take some time to think about the answer.

Q13. Name a plant organ that stores energy underground for at least

one new bud

26Take some time to think about the answer.

A13. A bulb

27Take some time to think about the answer.

Q14. Name the flat, green organ adapted to collect as much light as possible to make food

for the plant

28Take some time to think about the answer.

A14. A leaf

29Take some time to think about the answer.

Q15. What is the principal root called?

30Take some time to think about the answer.

A15. The tap root

31Take some time to think about the answer.

Well Done!Now check your score

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