At the completion of this topic, students should be able to:
distinguish flowering plants from other living things.
describe the differences between a plant and animal cell.
describe the differences and similarities of different plant types.
identify the parts of a flowering plant and describe how their structures are related to their functions.
explain the life cycle of a flowering plant.
identify the parts of a flower and describe their functions in terms of reproduction.
distinguish between meiosis and mitosis and explain the importance of both in the life cycle of a flowering plant.
explain the process of pollination and discuss its importance.
discuss the difference between wind and insect-pollinated flowers.
explain the process of fertilisation.
discuss the production, structures, role and function of seeds.
compare and contrast methods of seed dispersal.
discuss the effects of environment and conditions on the germination of seeds.
discuss the similarities and differences between asexual and sexual reproduction and
explain the advantages/disadvantages of each.
identify some minerals and why they are important to the growth of the plant.
discuss how plants grow, including:
how plants respond to their environment.
comparing growth in different parts of the plant.
comparing primary and secondary growth.
describe how to carry out a starch test and explain why it is needed.
discuss the conditions necessary for photosynthesis and explain the effect of these on the rate of photosynthesis.
name the raw materials and products of photosynthesis and discuss the importance of these for the plant and other life.
state the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis in words and symbols.
describe the adaptations a leaf has to enable photosynthesis to occur efficiently.
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