1. Plants and
Photosynthesis
Review Questions

2. Q1. What do we call a
living producer that
converts light energy to
chemical energy?
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3. A1. A plant
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4. Q2. What process is
used by green plants to
convert light energy to
chemical energy?
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5. A2.
Photosynthesis
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6. Q3. Name the green
substance in a plant that
converts light energy to
chemical energy
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7. A3. Chlorophyll
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8. Q4. Name the tall plant
cells in a leaf that are
adapted to collect light
efficiently?
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9. A4. Palisade cells
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10. Q5. Name the tiny
structures in a palisade
cell that contain
chlorophyll
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11. A5. Chloroplasts
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12. Q6. Name the metallic
element in chlorophyll
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13. A6. Magnesium
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14. Q7. Name the minerals
needed by the reactions
used in photosynthesis
and respiration
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15. A7. Potassium and
phosphates
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16. Q8. Name a mineral
needed for making
amino acids and
proteins
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17. A8. Nitrate
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18. Q9. What do we call
chemicals added to the
soil in order to ensure
healthy plant growth?
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19. A9. Fertilisers
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20. Q10. What do we call
the chemical that is
needed for healthy plant
growth?
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21. A10. Minerals
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22. Q11. Name an
underground plant organ
that takes up water and
minerals from the soil
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23. A11. Root
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24. 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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25. A12. A root hair
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26. Q13. Name a plant
organ that stores energy
underground for at least
one new bud
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27. A13. A bulb
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28. Q14. Name the flat,
green organ adapted to
collect as much light as
possible to make food
for the plant
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29. A14. A leaf
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30. Q15. What is the
principal root called?
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31. A15. The tap root
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32. Well Done!
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