3.2 PLANT STRUCTURES- OLT

What is the purpose of flowers in plant reproduction?

• To produce oxygen
• To store water
• To provide shade
• To attract pollinators

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What conditions are necessary for root growth?

• Proper sunlight and air availability
• Proper nutrients and air availability
• Proper moisture, suitable nutrients, and air availability
• Proper temperature and pH

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Which type of root system is found in grasses?

• Taproot system
• Shoot system
• Fibrous root system
• Twig system

What is the main function of roots in plants?

• Absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
• Store energy for future growth
• Support the stem
• Transport water and nutrients

What is the function of haustial roots?

• Absorb water and nutrients from the air
• Absorb water and nutrients from sunlight
• Absorb water and nutrients from other plants
• Absorb water and nutrients from the soil

What is the function of leaves in plants?

• Produce plant sugars
• Absorb sunlight
• Transpire water
• All of the above

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What are the characteristics of roots in plants?

• They produce flowers
• They anchor the plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients
• They store energy
• They attract pollinators

What are the two main types of root systems?

• Shoot and twig
• Monocot and dicot
• Taproot and fibrous
• Branches and trunk

What is the function of flowers in plant reproduction?

• Store nutrients for later
• Transport water and minerals
• Produce food through photosynthesis
• Facilitate sexual reproduction

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What is the purpose of prop roots or brace roots?

• Absorb water and nutrients from other plants
• Allow the plant to breathe air
• Attach the plant to a structure for support
• Store energy for future growth