[L1+2]G3-U2.PLANTS AND ANIMALS-Flashcard

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Flowers

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Attract pollinators, help the plant reproduce, and make seeds.

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Fruits

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Protect seeds, help spread them, and sometimes provide nutrients to the developing seeds.

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Leaves

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Make food for the plant, allow the plant to breathe, control water loss, and sometimes store water and food.

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Stem

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Support the plant, carry water and food, store food and water, and help the plant grow.

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Roots

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Help the plant by absorbing water and nutrients, anchoring it in place, storing food, and transporting water and nutrients to other parts of the plant.

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Seeds

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Grow new plants, spread them to new locations, and store food for the young plants.

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Taproot

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A large, main root that grows deep into the ground.

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Fibrous root

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Many small roots grow in a cluster from the base of the plant, with no main root.

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Woody stem

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A hard, strong stem that can be tall and sturdy.

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Herbaceous stem

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A soft, flexible stem.