Plants

Which of the following processes does NOT happen in the leaves?

• photosynthesis
• respiration
• transpiration
• water absorption

Which part of the plant gives support and stores food?

• leaves
• roots
• stem
• flower

Which transports water from the roots to the rest of the plant?

• xylem
• phloem

Which transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant?

• xylem
• phloem

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

• transpiration
• anchoring plant to ground
• absorb water and nutrients from soil
• store extra food

Which type of root has several main roots that branch off to form a mass of roots? Examples:  grass, corn, some trees

• fibrous roots
• taproots

Which type of root has one large, main root with smaller roots branching off?
Examples:  carrots, dandelions, cacti

• fibrous roots
• taproots

What is the female organ of a flower where eggs are produced?

• stamen
• pistil

Flower petals are colorful or have a scent to attract insects and other animals.

• True
• False

The substance which gives green colour to leaves is ________

• chlorophyll

• sunlight

• stomata

• water