Parts of Plants

What is the main function of roots in a plant?

• Supporting the leaves, producing flowers, conducting photosynthesis

• Anchoring the plant, absorbing water and nutrients, and storing food.

Which plant part is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?

• petiole

• xylem

• phloem

• stigma

What is the purpose of stems in a plant?

• Protection from predators

• Photosynthesis

• Support and transportation of water and nutrients

• Anchoring the plant in the soil

Which plant part is the main site for photosynthesis?

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Flowers

What is the function of flowers in a plant?

• Support

• Protection

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

Which plant part develops from the ovary after fertilization?

• Stem

• Root

• Leaf

• Fruit

What are xylem and phloem responsible for in a plant?

• Regulating plant growth

• Producing flowers and fruits

• Storing excess water

• Transporting water, minerals, and sugars

What do plants absorb from the soil through their roots?

• water and nutrients

• carbon dioxide and oxygen

• sunlight and air

• minerals and rocks

Which plant part contains the embryo of a new plant?

• Stem

• Leaf

• Seed

• Root

How do plants primarily obtain carbon dioxide?

• From the soil

• Through their roots

• From the air through their leaves

• By absorbing sunlight