Plant Structures and their Functions

What do plant roots do?

• Plant roots produce energy for the plant through photosynthesis.

• Plant roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

• Plant roots provide support for the leaves and flowers.

• Plant roots produce fruit for reproduction.

• Plant roots anchor the plant in the soil.

Which plant structure is responsible for transporting water and nutrients?

• The xylem

• The flowers

• The leaves

• The roots

What is the outermost layer of a leaf called?

• The core

• The epidermis

• The cuticle

• The stoma

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

• photosynthesis

• respiration

• germination

• transpiration

What are the primary functions of the stem in a plant?

• to produce flowers and fruits

• to transport water and nutrients between the roots and the leaves

• to store food for the plant's growth

• to anchor the plant in the soil

• to provide support for the plant

What is the name of the tissue responsible for photosynthesis in leaves?

• Keratin

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

What are the functions of the epidermis in plant roots?

• to store excess water and nutrients

• to protect the inner tissues

• to provide structural support

• to produce energy through photosynthesis

• to absorb water and nutrients from the soil

Which type of plant tissue is responsible for storing nutrients?

• Parenchyma tissue

• Meristematic tissue

• Xylem tissue

• Epidermal tissue

What is the function of the root cap?

• To protect the root as it grows

• To reach into the soil for nutrients and water

• To transport nutrients from the soil to the upper parts of the plants

• To transport materials from the leave to the root

What is the function of the xylem?

• To protect the root as it grows

• To reach into the soil for nutrients and water

• To transport nutrients from the soil to the upper parts of the plants

• To transport materials from the leave to the root