Plant Structure & Reproduction

This plant structure anchors the plant to the ground and collects water and nutrients from the soil.

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flower

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This plant structure consists of a xylem and phloem and provides the plant with structure and protection.

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flower

This plant structure is used to attract pollinators for reproduction.

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flower

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part of flower that holds pollen

• stigma

• anther

• ovary

• pistil

What happens in the phloem?

• water moves up from the roots
• food moves down from the leaves
• food moves up from the roots
• water moves down to the roots

What part of a plant transports water and nutrients from the root to the plant's stem and leaves?

• root hairs
• phloem
• xylem
• cuticle

The main function of stomata is to

• capture sunlight

• protect leaves from insects

• allow gases to move rapidly in/out of leaves

• release sugars into the atmosphere

What is the function of the roots of a plant?

• Absorb water and minerals
• Capture sunlight for energy
• Support the plant above ground
• Create food for the plant

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Plants can be classified as 

• unicellular, eukaryote, heterotroph
• multicellular, prokaryote, autotroph
• multicellular, eukaryote, autotroph
• unicellular, prokaryote, autotroph

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Which is an organelle found in plant cells?

• chloroplast
• chlorophyll
• xylem
• phloem

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