Plant Parts and Processes

Plant Parts & Functions

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Which of these are "parts" of a plant? Select all that apply.

• Roots

• Tibia

• Stem

• Leaves

• Seed

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What are the two most important functions of the roots?

• Absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

• Protect the seeds/embryos.

• Make food for the plant.

• Anchor the plant in the ground.

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What do stems do? Select all that apply.

• Transport water, minerals and sugar (food) around to all parts of the plant.

• Primary site of photosynthesis.

• Support the buds and leaves.

• Store energy/food for the plant.

• Help with seed dispersal.

Stems - How do they work?

​Stems are made of tubes that suck the water up from the roots into the leaves. Some stems, like the stem of a cactus is waxy and thick to store water for long periods of time.

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What do leaves do? Select all that apply.

• Help with seed dispersal.

• Primary site of photosynthesis.

• Support the buds and leaves.

• Make food for the plant.

• Attract pollinators.

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What do flowers do? Select all that apply.

• They are just there to look pretty.

• Primary site of photosynthesis.

• It's primary function is reproduction.

• Make food for the plant.

• Attract pollinators.

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What does fruit do? Select all that apply.

• Assist with seed dispersal.

• Protects the seeds.

• Store energy/food for the plant.

• Assists in pollination.

• Transports water and nutrients around the plant.

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What do seeds do? Select all that apply.

• Assist with seed dispersal.

• Houses the plant embryo.

• Store energy/food for the plant.

• Assists in pollination.

• Protects the embryo.

Plant Processes

Just like humans, plants have processes that help them survive and reproduce.

• Photosynthesis - the process plants use to create food for energy.

• Germination - the process of a seed sprouting. Roots grow down due to gravity and leaves up grow towards sunlight.

Photosynthesis

The process of photosynthesis is a chemical change that takes place in the leaves of the plant.

1. Roots soak up water and nutrients.

2. Stems transport water to leaves.

3. Leaves "breathe in" Carbon Dioxide and sunlight

4. Leaves use ingredients to create sugar in the form of glucose.

Multiple Choice

What is the source of energy for plants to make food?

• other plants

• the sun

• the moon

• animals

REACTANTS of PHOTOSYNTHESIS

• Plants use energy of the sun to power the process of photosynthesis.

• They combine the sunlight with water and carbon dioxide to make food.

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What do plants need to make food?

• water & oxygen

• water & carbon dioxide

• oxygen & dirt

• carbon dioxide & oxygen

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How do plants get the water they need to make food?

• roots bring water in from the soil

• the leaves bring water in from the air

• the flowers collect water

• seeds spread out to find water

PRODUCTS of PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Plants PRODUCE glucose (sugar) and oxygen

Multiple Choice

Which gas do plants release during transpiration?

• oxygen

• carbon

• helium

• carbon dioxide

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What are the PRODUCTS of photosynthesis?

• oxygen & glucose

• carbon dioxide & oxygen

• glucose & carbon dioxide

• glucose only