Plant Parts & Their Functions

The function of a plant's roots is to absorb _____ and _________ from the soil.

• nutrients & dirt

• water & nutrients

• sunlight & pollen

• water & seeds

Which part of a plant is the site of photosynthesis?

• Stem

• Petals

• Leaves

• Stamen

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The ______ helps to support the plant. It holds the leaves up to get sunlight to make food.

• leaves

• stem

• roots

• fruits

• flowers

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Plants have _______ to trap sunlight to make food.

• leaves

• stem

• roots

• flowers

• fruits

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True or False: All plants have flowers.

• True

• False

What is the function of tendrils?

• Support the plant

• Conserve water

• Absorb water

• Climb to reach sunlight

What is the function of shallow roots?

• Conserve water plant

• Absorb water for plant

• Attract insects

• Make food for the plant

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What is the function of needles for the plant?

• Conserve water

• Protect the plants from animals

• Attract animals to plant

• Sweet smelling

What is the function of long stems for plants?

• Allow plants to reach above surface to get sunlight

• Absorb water

• Protect the plant

• Look pretty

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What is the function of floating roots?

• Sweet smelling

• Conserve Water

• Camouflage plant

• Allow plant to move with the water.

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