Plant Structure: Beat the Teacher

Which of the following is NOT a structure of a plant?

• root

• stem

• feet

• flower

What is the function of a plant's stem?

• To support the plant and transport nutrients and water between the plant's roots and leaves

• To make the plant taller

• To help the plant reproduce

• To keep the plant in the ground

What is the function of a plant's roots?

• To help the plant grow next to other plants

• To keep the plant in the ground and absorb nutrients and water

• To help the plant reproduce

• To help the plant collect sunlight

A plant's flower produces ____ and ____ so that the plant can reproduce.

• seeds and honey

• fruit and seeds

• fruit and vegetables

• honey and water

Which of the following is NOT a function of the roots?

• Store carbs

• Absorb water and minerals

• Anchor plant to the ground

• Photosynthesis

Where in the plant does photosynthesis occur?

• Flower

• Leaves

• Stem

• Roots

What type of cells transport water UP the stem?

• Xylem cells

• Phloem Cells

• Epidermal Cells

• Root Cells

Tiny ________________ increase water and mineral uptake by increasing the surface area for transport.

• cells

• root hairs

• pores

• green things

A plant embryo enclosed in a protective coating:

• phloem

• internode

• node

• seed

Vascular tissue that transports sugars:

• flower

• xylem

• phloem

• node