Plant Structure- Leaf, Stem, Root

The chemical chitin allows fungi to maintain their rigid structure.

What chemical serves a similar purpose in plants?

• chlorophyll

• cellulose

• chloroplast

Which plant structure functions in transportation?

• flower

• root

• leaf

• stem

This is the vascular tissue that transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

A vascular tissue responsible for transporting food made in the leaves to the rest of the plant.

The plant structure that manufactures food for the plant.

Plant structure that absorbs water and minerals from the soil and anchors the plant.

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

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