Chapter 13
Unit 13.1
● Define and describe photosynthesis
● Equations for respiration and photosynthesis
● Three differences between respiration and photosynthesis
● How do plants increase their biomass ?
● Role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?
● What is the evidence for photosynthesis
Unit 13.2
Unit 13.3
● Understand the importance of water and mineral salts to plant growth.
● Name the four essential minerals
● How the plants use them
● Their deficiency symptoms
● Aeroponics vs hydroponics
● How do roots take in mineral ions ?
Unit 13.4
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What is phytoextraction ?
How can plants be used to clean up the environment ?
Unit 13.5
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What are reproductive organs in plants and animals ?
Describe the male and female parts of a flower.
What is pollination ?
What are gametes ?
Wind vs insect pollination.
What is fertilisation ?
Describe what happens after fertilisation ?
How does germination happen ?
What is seed dispersal ?
Explain some methods of seed dispersal ?
- Exploding pods
- Winds and waters
- Animals