Plant Systems

anchor plants in the ground and prevents erosion

• roots

• stems

• leaves

carry the products of photosynthesis from the leaves back down to the roots

• roots

• stems

• leaves

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

defense system that protects the plant against predators and disease (thorns, waxy coating)

• roots

• stems

• leaves

hold plants upright against forces such as wind and rain

• roots

• stems

• leaves

increase the amount of sunlight plants absorb

• roots

• stems

• leaves

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

lift water from roots up to the leaves

• root

• stems

• leaves

main photosynthetic system

• roots

• stems

• leaves

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

have pores that help conserve water

• roots

• stems

• leaves

have pores that let carbon dioxide and oxygen enter and exit

• roots

• stems

• leaves

have pores that protect against water loss

• roots

• stems

• leaves