6th Grade Plant Science

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What is the function of the flower in a plant?

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The flower is the reproductive part of the plant, responsible for producing seeds and facilitating reproduction.

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What is the role of the stem in a plant?

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The stem supports the plant, transports nutrients and water between the roots and leaves, and can store food.

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What is the purpose of leaves on a plant?

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Leaves are responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

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What is a perennial plant?

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A perennial plant is one that takes three or more growing seasons to complete its life cycle, living for several years.

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What is a biennial plant?

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A biennial plant completes its life cycle in two growing seasons, typically growing leaves in the first year and flowering in the second.

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What is an annual plant?

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An annual plant completes its life cycle in one growing season, germinating, flowering, and dying within a year.

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What is asexual reproduction in plants?

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Asexual reproduction is a process where plants reproduce without the fusion of gametes, often through methods like cuttings or runners.

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What is sexual reproduction in plants?

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Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in the formation of seeds.

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What are roots responsible for in a plant?

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

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.