Structures and Functions (Lesson 1)

Which part is the main structure of the plant?

• Stem

• Tap Root

• Flower

• Fruit

Which part is how most plants reproduce and is where seeds are usually found?

• Flower

• Bud

• Fruit

• Leaf

Which part of the plant is the site of photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Fruit

• Leaves

Which item best describes the function of roots?

• Anchor the plant & absorb water/nutrients

• Site of photosynthesis

• Develops into a new plant

• Attracts bees and birds for pollination

1)  The four basic parts of a plant are

• a.      Leaves, stems, roots, and flowers
• a.      Flowers, leaves, pollen, and fruit
• a.      Sepal, pistil, stamen, ovary
• a.      None of the above

Fill in the blank: The __________ is like an elevator because it moves the water and nutrients to the rest of the plant.

• Root

• Flower

• Stem

• Seeds

What is the function of a seed?

• makes seeds

• makes food

• makes new plants

• takes water

Plants need what to do photosynthesis?

• Food absorbed from ground
• Sun's energy
• Food broken down
• Minerals from the soil

What gas goes into the plant before photosynthesis?

• Carbon Dioxide
• Carbon Monoxide
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen

What three things are needed for a plant to do photosynthesis?

• Glucose, Oxygen, Sunlight
• CO₂, Oxygen, Sunlight
• CO₂, Water, Sunlight
• Oxygen, Water, Sunlight