Plants and Photosynthesis

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Plants and Photosynthesis
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Q1. What do we call a living producer that
converts light energy to chemical energy?
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A1. A plant
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Q2. What process is used by green plants to
convert light energy to chemical energy?
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A2. Photosynthesis
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Q3. Name the green substance in a plant that
converts light energy to chemical energy
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A3. Chlorophyll
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Q4. Name the tall plant cells in a leaf that are
adapted to collect light efficiently?
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A4. Palisade cells
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Q5. Name the tiny structures in a palisade cell
that contain chlorophyll
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A5. Chloroplasts
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Q6. Name the metallic element in chlorophyll
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A6. Magnesium
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Q7. Name the minerals needed by the reactions
used in photosynthesis and respiration
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A7. Potassium and phosphates
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Q8. Name a mineral needed for making amino acids
and proteins
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A8. Nitrate
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Q9. What do we call chemicals added to the soil
in order to ensure healthy plant growth?
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A9. Fertilisers
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Q10. What do we call chemical ions needed for
healthy plant growth?
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A10. Minerals
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Q11. Name an underground plant organ that takes
up water and minerals from the soil
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A11. Root
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Q12. Name a specialised cell on a root that has a
large surface area for efficient absorption of
water and minerals
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A12. A root hair
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Q13. Name a plant organ that stores energy
underground for at least one new bud
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A13. A bulb
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Q14. Name the flat, green organ adapted to
collect as much light as possible to make food
for the plant
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A14. A leaf
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Q15. What is the principal root called?
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A15. The tap root
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