Understanding Plant Parts and Their Functions

What does the root of a plant do?

• It absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

• It produces food through photosynthesis.

• It holds the plant upright.

• It attracts insects for pollination.

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What is the function of the stem in a plant?

• It releases excess water.

• It produces seeds.

• It absorbs sunlight.

• It conducts water and nutrients.

What process is used by leaves to prepare food?

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

• Germination

• Respiration

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What is chlorophyll?

• A type of soil

• A process in plants

• A part of the root

• A pigment that helps in absorbing sunlight

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What role do flowers play in plants?

• They absorb nutrients.

• They attract insects for pollination.

• They conduct water.

• They store food.

What is the main function of fruit in a plant?

• To protect and house seeds

• To produce leaves

• To absorb water

• To attract pollinators

What are stomata?

• Roots that absorb water

• Pores on leaves for gas exchange

• Fruits of the plant

• Insects that pollinate flowers

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What happens to a flower after pollination?

• It withers away and may form fruits

• It absorbs more sunlight

• It starts photosynthesis

• It grows into a stem

What part of a plant collects sunlight?

• seed
• root
• leaf
• stem

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What part of the plant soaks up nutrients from the ground?

• leaves
• stem
• roots
• flower

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