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N. Look for cactus plants in the rock garden just outside the exit of the Temperate House. You will see prickly pear (flat pads) and chollas (cylindrical stems).
27. Identify which part of the plant carries out photosynthesis and where the leaves are.
O. The Kassebaum Collection of dwarf conifers is located just beyond the rock garden. NOTE: the morphological variation of these trees including the length, shape and size of their needles.
28. When you look at the conifers, which generation are you viewing? Can you observe the alternate generation?
29. These plants are often referred to as evergreens. Describe what this term means and why it applies to most conifers.
30. Most conifers have green, thin, long needles. How is this leaf shape and color adaptive to the habitat in which conifers are typically found?

In general, plants photosynthesize through their leaves and, toa much lesser extent, through their stems. Cacti, however, have novisible leaves, but instead spines. In what part of the cactus doesthe photosynthesis take place?

In your own words, what is photosynthesis and why do plants respire and photosynthesize at the same time.

Part 2 of choosing a topic but planning a research paper

Graded Assignment

Planning a Research Paper

The questions below will help you plan your research paper of the next few lessons. You may have already answered some of them in your Student Guide, so refer to your Student Guide, if you wish.

Remember: You need to complete and turn in the assignment by the conclusion of Unit 5, Lesson 12 - "Finish Your Plan" - to receive full credit.

Total score: ____ of 100 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 15 points)

1. Write the thesis statement of your research paper. Be sure to write it in one or two complete sentences.

Answer:

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(Score for Question 2: ___ of 70 points)

2. Write a formal outline for your research paper. Include topics, subtopics, and details so that the reader gains a clear idea of the contents of your paper. Use your organized notes as a basis for your outline. Remember to begin with a title and to follow all the formatting rules. You may refer to the Making Formal Outlines page to help with the format.

Answer:

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(Score for Question 3: ___ of 15 points)

3. List four or more sources that you are using for your research paper. At least one should be a print source. Provide all the information you included on your bibliography cards.

Answer:

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