Plant Anatomy

Plants have three main structures: roots, stems, and __________________?

• flowers
• petals
• sepals
• leaves

The two type of roots are fibrous and _____?

• ground
• tap
• bushy
• elongated

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

• petals
• stems
• guard cells
• ground tissue

Which structure is the main site of photosynthesis?

• stem
• roots
• leaves
• flowers

The loss of water in plants is called?

• evaporation
• condensation 
• transpiration
• transportation

Part of the plant that absorbs water.

• Roots

• Flowers

• Petals

• Leaves

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This type of root grows very deep in the ground and stores extra sugar for the plant.

• Fibrous Roots

• Taproots

• Pumpkin Roots

• Stems

What does xylem transport?

• Water and minerals

• Water only

• Sugar

• Food

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What does phloem transport?

• Water

• Minerals

• Fruit

• Sugar

What part of the plant soaks up nutrients from the ground?

• leaves
• stem
• roots
• flower

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