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Structures of Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When a seed begins to develop after a period of dormancy, it is called: | germination |
| For dry seeds to germinate, they need: | water |
| What changes occur in the seed coat when germination has started? | splits, comes off, softer |
| What changes occur in the cotyledon when germination has started? | bigger, swells/swollen |
| What changes occur in the embryo when germination has started? | visible or emerging plant |
| Where do sprouted and rooted plants (that have begun to grow) get their energy to make food? | sunlight |
| What are four reasons that people grow plants hydroponically instead of in soil? | 1. Don't have good soil 2. Polluted water 3. Lack of space 4. Ease of nutrients |
| What happens when the cotyledon is removed from a plant? | The food provided by the cotyledon is gone. |
| What are three similar ways that crayfish and bess beetles use their legs? | 1. To walk 2. To hold on to things 3. To dig |
| What is different about the way crayfish and bess beetles use their legs? | Crayfish swim and beetles walk |
| How are the life cycles of bean plants and crayfish the same? | 1. Both organisms grow and get bigger 2. Both cycles repeat |
| What are the observable parts of an organism? The stem of a plant is an example. | Structures |
| What does territorial mean? | Defensive of their home |