Plant Structure and Function - Roots

Which of the following is NOT a function of stems in plants?

• Produces pollen

• Keeps leaves in the light

• Storage of nutrients

What region of plant tissue, found at the tips of shoots and roots, lengthens the plant and produces new leaves and flowers?

• Apical meristem

• Lateral meristem

• Apical cambium

Part of the plant that absorbs water.

• Roots

• Flowers

• Petals

• Leaves

Part of the plant that has chlorophyll

• Roots

• Flowers

• Petals

• Leaves

What are the main parts of a plant?

• buds and leaves

• soil and sugar

• leaves, roots, and stems

What type of root has many thin roots?

• fibrous roots

• creeping roots

• water roots

Helps the plant to anchor to the soil and get water and nutrients.

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Odd shapes

Part of the plant that absorbs water.

• Roots

• Flowers

• Petals

• Leaves

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

• Store carbs

• Absorb water and minerals

• Anchor plant to the ground

• Photosynthesis

Select ALL functions of roots.

• Absorb water and nutrients from the soil

• Hold the plant in the soil

• Release plant wastes into the soil

• Some plants store food in them

• Produce food for the plant