Biology: Plants & Vertebrates

50 cardsEnglish → EnglishBeginner~25 minUpdated May 15, 2026

Explore 50 carefully curated flashcards covering Plant Biology and Vertebrate Zoology. Topics include photosynthesis, plant cell structures, seed dispersal, the major vertebrate classes — fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals — as well as their key adaptations and habitats. Ideal for students preparing for biology exams or anyone curious about the natural world.

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#1

Q:What is the process by which plants make food?
A:Photosynthesis

#2

Q:What pigment gives plants their green color?
A:Chlorophyll

#3

Q:Which part of the plant absorbs water?
A:Roots

#4

Q:What is the male reproductive part of a flower?
A:Stamen

#5

Q:What is the female reproductive part of a flower?
A:Pistil

#6

Q:What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
A:Oxygen

#7

Q:What gas do plants need for photosynthesis?
A:Carbon Dioxide

#8

Q:What is the main stem of a tree called?
A:Trunk

#9

Q:Which group of vertebrates has hair or fur?
A:Mammals

#10

Q:Which group of vertebrates lays hard-shelled eggs?
A:Birds/Reptiles

#11

Q:What is the largest vertebrate?
A:Blue Whale

#12

Q:Are frogs vertebrates or invertebrates?
A:Vertebrates (Amphibians)

#13

Q:How many chambers does a human heart have?
A:Four

#14

Q:What is the purpose of gills in fish?
A:To breathe underwater

#15

Q:Which vertebrate class lives both on land and water?
A:Amphibians

#16

Q:What is the skeleton of a shark made of?
A:Cartilage

#17

Q:Do mammals lay eggs?
A:Most do not (Monotremes do)

#18

Q:What is a vertebrate?
A:An animal with a backbone

#19

Q:Name the five classes of vertebrates.
A:Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals

#20

Q:What is the function of xylem?
A:Transport water

#21

Q:What is the function of phloem?
A:Transport food/sugars

#22

Q:What are flowering plants called?
A:Angiosperms

#23

Q:What are non-flowering plants with seeds called?
A:Gymnosperms

#24

Q:What is the protective outer layer of a leaf?
A:Epidermis

#25

Q:What vertebrate is known for having a pouch?
A:Marsupial

#26

Q:What is the fastest land animal?
A:Cheetah

#27

Q:What bird cannot fly but swims well?
A:Penguin

#28

Q:What is the largest land animal?
A:African Elephant

#29

Q:What characterizes reptiles?
A:Scaly skin, cold-blooded

#30

Q:What characterizes birds?
A:Feathers, beak, wings

#31

Q:What is a deciduous tree?
A:One that sheds leaves annually

#32

Q:What is an evergreen tree?
A:One that keeps leaves year-round

#33

Q:What part of the plant supports leaves?
A:Stem

#34

Q:What is the seed leaf called?
A:Cotyledon

#35

Q:Which vertebrates are cold-blooded?
A:Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles

#36

Q:Which vertebrates are warm-blooded?
A:Birds, Mammals

#37

Q:What is the study of plants called?
A:Botany

#38

Q:What is the study of animals called?
A:Zoology

#39

Q:What do fish use to swim?
A:Fins

#40

Q:What is the process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly?
A:Metamorphosis

#41

Q:Do all vertebrates have a brain?
A:Yes

#42

Q:What is a spinal cord?
A:Nerves running down the back

#43

Q:What protects the brain in vertebrates?
A:Skull

#44

Q:What is the largest reptile?
A:Saltwater Crocodile

#45

Q:What is the only flying mammal?
A:Bat

#46

Q:What do plants use sunlight for?
A:Energy for photosynthesis

#47

Q:Where does photosynthesis take place?
A:Chloroplasts

#48

Q:What is pollination?
A:Transfer of pollen

#49

Q:What connects the flower to the stem?
A:Pedicel

#50

Q:What acts as an anchor for the plant?
A:Roots