Plant anatomy: Stems and Leaves

The stalk of the leaf is also known as the:

• petiole

• lamina

• node

The tip of the leaf is the

• Base

• Apex

• Blade

The edge of the leaf is the

• Midrib

• Margin

• Petiole

The small stem that attaches the leaf to the branch is the

• Petiole

• Margin

• Blade

What structure transports food and water back and forth from roots to leaves?

• petals

• stems

• guard cells

This is plant tissue that conducts nutrients (food) through the plant.

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Photosynthesis

This is a tissue in plant stems and roots. It transports water and minerals upwards from the roots to the stem, via capillary action.

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Photosynthesis

Xylem cells transport _______, Phloem cells transport ______.

• Glucose, Water

• Glucose, Minerals

• Water, Glucose

Which organ of a plant is specialized for photosynthesis?

• Palisade Mesophyll

• Chloroplast

• Leaf

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

These take food and water from the soil, store energy, and provides support for the plant. Most grow underground.

• Root

• Stem

• Flower