Plant Parts and Functions

This part of the plant provides support and absorbs water and nutrients

• stem

• leaves

• roots

• fruit

This part of the plant uses sunlight to make food for the plant

• stem

• leaves

• roots

• fruit

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This part of the plant is the central part of the plant that the leaves and branches grow from

• stem

• leaves

• roots

• fruit

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

This part of the plant helps protect the seeds

• stem

• leaves

• roots

• fruit

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

What parts of a plant transport water?

• fruit and leaves

• fruit and flowers

• stem and roots

• leaves and flowers

What part of the carrot plant do people eat?

• leaves

• root

• stem

• flowers

What is the job of the fruit?

• help protect seeds

• carry food, water, and minerals

• use sunlight to make food

• support the plant

What is the job of the roots?

• help protect seeds

• carry food, water, and minerals

• use sunlight to make food

• support the plant and collect water and nutrients from soil

What is the job of the stem?

• help protect seeds

• carry food, water, and minerals

• use sunlight to make food

• support the plant and collect water and nutrients from soil

What is the job of the leaves?

• help protect seeds

• carry food, water, and minerals

• use sunlight to make food

• support the plant and collect water and nutrients from soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3