Plant Structures

Front

What part of a plant moves water from the roots to the leaves?

Back

Xylem

Front

What does a plant need to photosynthesize?

Back

Sunlight, Water, Carbon dioxide (All of these)

Front

What part of a plant helps with transporting water and nutrients and holds up the leaves and flowers?

Back

Stem

Front

What part of plants helps with reproduction by attracting flying insects?

Back

Flowers

Front

What does photosynthesis do?

Back

Makes sugars that the plant uses as food, Uses the carbon from carbon dioxide to build plant structures, Makes the plant respirate, or breathe out, oxygen that animals need to survive (All of the above)

Front

What are the main parts of a plant?

Back

Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flowers

Front

What is the function of roots?

Back

To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Front

What is the function of leaves?

Back

To capture sunlight for photosynthesis and exchange gases.

Front

What is the function of the stem?

Back

To support the plant and transport water and nutrients.

Front

What do flowers do for a plant?

Back

They help with reproduction by attracting pollinators.