Problem :
What are the basic differences between the shoot and the root?
The root is the portion of a plant beneath the soil. It brings in essential
water and minerals from
the soil and anchors the plant to the substrate. The shoot, on the other hand,
includes all aerial
plant structures such as stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. It gathers the
carbon dioxide and light
energy necessary for photosynthesis, provides surfaces for gas exchange, and
contains the
plant's reproductive organs.
Problem :
What are the ingredients and products of photosynthesis? What are organisms
that produce their own food through photosynthesis called?
In the process of photosynthesis, the plant converts water, carbon dioxide, and
light energy into
oxygen, sugars, and more water. Organisms that produce their own organic
nutrients are called
autotrophs.
Problem :
In the life cycle of plants, what is the multicellular diploid stage called?
The sporophyte
Problem :
Where are jacket cells located and what is their function?
A layer of jacket cells covers the reproductive organs of terrestrial plants.
Their function is to
protect the sex organs (and gametes) from drying out in a terrestrial
environment.
Problem :
How do plants regulate water loss during gas exchange?
The stomata in the epidermis of leaves, through which gas exchange
occurs, can open
and close to prevent excessive evaporation of water into the environment.
