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Plants and Animals
Plant and Animal Structures Flash Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the four basic structures of a green plant? | roots, stems, leaves, and flowers |
| What are the two functions of the root? | Roots anchor the plant in the ground and take water and nutrients from the soil. |
| What part of the plant moves water and nutrients through the plant? | the stem |
| What is the main function of the leaf? | The leaf carries out photosynthesis, making food for the plant. |
| The _____________ is the part of the plant responsible for reproduction. | flower |
| What is the process during which green plants make their own food? | photosynthesis |
| What is the name of the green pigment that traps sunlight inside the leaf? | chlorophyll |
| What three "ingredients" does the plant need during photosynthesis? | sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water |
| What are the two products of photosynthesis? | sugar (food for the plant) and oxygen |
| Why is photosynthesis important to animals? | Animals need oxygen to breathe. Also, many animals consume plants (and their sugar). |
| How do most plants reproduce? | They reproduce by making seeds. |
| Where are seeds reproduced? | inside the flower |
| What is the function of the plant's sepals? | They surround and protect the flower as it develops. |
| Why are the flower's petals important? | The petals attract pollinators to the flower with their colors, patterns, and/or scent. |
| The __________________ is the sticky top of the pistil that receives pollen. | stigma |
| What part of the flower makes pollen? | the stamen |
| The process of moving pollen from one flower to another is called ______________. | pollination |
| For a seed to form, pollen must be moved from the ______________ of one flower to the ___________ of another. | stamen; pistil |
| What are three major ways that pollen gets transferred between flowers? | wind, water, and animals |
| How do plants and animals compare when it comes to getting energy? | Plants can make their own food, but animals cannot. They have to eat plants and/or other animals to get energy. |
| A rabbit's lungs are an example of an _____________ structure. | internal |
| A lizard's scales are an example of an ______________ structure. | external |
| How do animals' internal and external structures affect them? | They play roles in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. |
| What must animal populations do in order to survive? | They must successfully reproduce. |
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