Life Cycles of Plants

The above pictures show the various stages in the growth of a bean plant. Arrange the stages, A, B and C, in the correct order.

• C, A, B

• B, A, C

• B, C, A

• A, B, C

What is the missing stage?

Which part of the plant grows first?

• Shoot

• Root

The adult plant has ______________ but the young plant does not.

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stems

• Flowers

Tick the correct statement.

• Roots take in air.

• Roots absorb food for the plant.

• Roots take in only water from the soil.

• Roots take in only water and minerals from the soil.