Plant Structures

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 part of the plant absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

• Stems

• Roots

• Flowers

• Leaves

What is the purpose of the stem in a plant?

• Structural support, transport, and storage

• Water retention, pollination, and respiration

• Nutrient absorption, energy production, and growth

• Photosynthesis, reproduction, and protection

What are the tiny openings on the underside of leaves called?

• Petioles

• Vessels

• Pores

• Stomata

Which part of the plant holds the seeds?

• Leaves

• Fruit

• Stem

• Root

What is the function of the flower in a plant?

• Reproduction

• Nutrient absorption

• Photosynthesis

• Support

What is the outer protective layer of a plant called?

• dermis

• cortex

• cuticle

• epidermis

Which part of the plant anchors it into the ground?

• Stems

• Leaves

• Flowers

• Roots

What is the green pigment that gives plants their color?

• Melanin

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

• Xanthophyll

What is the purpose of the roots in a plant?

• To attract pollinators

• To provide shade for other plants

• To anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients, and store food.

• To scare away pests