Plant Structures and Functions

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Plants need sunlight, air, water, and nutrients to

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stay alive and healthy.

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Which of these plant structures supports a plant so it does not fall over? seed, root, leaf, flower

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root

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One function of a stem is to

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hold up leaves so they can absorb sunlight.

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A plant’s vascular system is a system of tubes inside the plant that

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carries food, water, and nutrients to all parts of the plant.

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What function do both the stem and the roots have?

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providing support to keep the plant from falling over

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Which of the following does NOT help a plant make its own food? air, water, nutrients, sunlight

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nutrients

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What do a plant’s roots do?

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anchor it in the soil

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A plant takes in water and nutrients through its

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root hairs

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Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant?

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leaves

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What causes most leaves to be green?

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Chlorophyll