Vocab-B:2:2-Plant Bodies as Systems

What is the plant organ that is the main site of photosynthesis and regulates water loss?

• root

• leaf

• flower

• stem

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What is the plant organ that attracts pollinators?

• flower

• leaf

• root

• stem

What is the plant organ that absorbs water and dissolved nutrients from the soil?

• leaf

• root

• stem

• flower

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

This includes the leaves, stems, and flowers

• stomata

• root system

• shoot system

• root

This is a plant organ that transports nutrients and water. It also supports the plant.

• leaf

• root

• stem

• flower

These are tiny openings in the leaf surface that allow water, carbon dioxide, and oxygen to enter and exit the plant.

• flower

• root

• stomata

• shoot

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This type of plant contains vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) that transport water and sugar up and around the plant.

• vascular plant

• nonvascular plant

• flower

• root system

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

This is a plant without a vascular system. It absorbs water and nutrients from its surroundings.

• vascular plant

• nonvascular plant

• flower

• root system

Formed by roots, takes up water and nutrients from the soil

• stomata

• shoot system

• root system

• nonvascular plant

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The purpose of something

• structure

• system

• function

• nutrient

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