Interactions in Plants

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What is phloem?

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Phloem is a vascular tissue in plants that carries sugars and other foods throughout the plant.

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What is xylem?

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Xylem is a vascular tissue in plants that carries water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is the growth of a plant in response to light, such as a stem bending toward a light source.

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What are the main organs of a plant?

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The main organs of a plant are roots, stems, and leaves.

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What is a taproot?

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A taproot is a type of root that has one main root that grows deep into the ground with a few smaller side roots.

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What is the function of roots in plants?

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Roots anchor the plant in the soil, absorb water and nutrients, and store food.

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What is the role of stems in plants?

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Stems support the plant, transport nutrients and water between roots and leaves, and store food.

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What is the function of leaves in plants?

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Leaves are the main site of photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from the plant's leaves into the atmosphere.

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What is gravitropism?

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Gravitropism is the growth of a plant in response to gravity, such as roots growing downward.