Formative Practice 6.3 – Form 4 Science (KSSM) Chapter 6

Question 1:
Why do plants require support?

Answer:
To stand upright to get sunlight.

Question 2:
What is the difference between the support of the terrestrial and the aquatic plants? Explain.

Answer:
Woody plants have woody stems and roots such as buttress roots, prop roots and stilt roots.

Non-woody plants have support from cell turgidity, tendrils and clasping roots. Aquatic plants depend on hollow stem and buoyancy of water for support.

Question 3:
How does the herbaceous plant obtain its support?

Answer:
Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants.
They are supported by cell turgidity.

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