Question

directions: fill in each blank using your notes and the reading.

1. physiology is the study of how ______ function and the complex

______ processes that allow plants to live and grow.

1. the most important life - sustaining process in plants is ______.
2. during photosynthesis, ______ energy is converted into simple sugar called

______.

1. photosynthesis takes place in the ______, which are located in the leaf’s

______.

1. chloroplasts are the sites of ______.
2. the chemical formula for photosynthesis includes carbon dioxide, water, glucose, oxygen, and

______.

1. three factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis are light intensity, ______, and

carbon dioxide concentration.

1. respiration occurs in ______ cells and happens both day and

______.

1. during respiration, plants take in ____ and give off ____.
2. respiration converts sugars produced during photosynthesis into usable ______.
3. photosynthesis ____ energy, while respiration ____ energy

for plant use.

1. transpiration is the process by which a plant gives up ______ vapor to the

______.

1. transpiration allows water to exit the plant so ______ can be drawn into the roots.
2. transpiration is influenced by humidity, temperature, wind, and other ______

movement.

1. when guard cells close the ______, the rate of transpiration

______.

Explanation:

Answer:

1. plants, biological
2. photosynthesis
3. light, glucose
4. chloroplasts, mesophyll
5. photosynthesis
6. chlorophyll
7. temperature
8. all, night
9. oxygen, carbon dioxide
10. energy
11. stores, releases
12. water, atmosphere
13. water
14. air
15. stomata, decreases