Plant Parts and Functions

This part of the plant takes in light so the plant can make the food it needs

• roots
• stem
• leaves
• seeds

What part of the plant attracts pollinators with its smell and color?

• flower
• stem
• roots
• leaves

What part of the plant holds it in place and takes in water and nutrients from the soil?

• roots
• leaves
• stem
• fruit

What part of the plant moves and stores water and nutrients?  It gives the plant support and helps protect the plant.

• fruit
• flower
• stem
• leaves

What part of the plant will begin to grow when conditions are right for germination?  Plants make a lot of these so new plants will grow.

• leaves
• seeds
• roots
• flowers

What part of the plant forms around the seed for protection?  Some of these are dry and hard while others are moist and fleshy.  These can also attract pollinators to spread the seed.

• fruit
• flowers
• leaves
• stems