Plant Structure

Process by which green plants prepare their own food

• Germination
• Pollination
• Transpiration
• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which organ contains small openings that allow for air exchange

• Xylem
• Phloem
• Cambium
• Stomata

What part of the plant is responsible for making food?

• roots

• flower

• stem

• leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the function of the roots of a plant?

• Absorb water and minerals
• Capture sunlight for energy
• Support the plant above ground
• Create food for the plant

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

What makes a plant a plant?

• it has to have roots, a stem, leaves, and flowers

• it is green

• the cells!

Stomata are made of specialized cells called ______ which surround a tiny pore/opening and control the size

• stoma

• guard cells

• dermal cells

• diffusion channels

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The main function of stomata is to

• capture sunlight

• protect leaves from insects

• allow gases to move rapidly in/out of leaves

• release sugars into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What organ transports sugar throughout the plant

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Guard cells

• Xylem

Which organ transports water throughout the plant

• Phloem

• Xylem

• Stomata

• Guard cells

What is the function of the flower part of a plant?

• help the plant reproduce

• transport water to the leaves

• make food for the plant

• provide support for the plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4