Plant Structures Quiz

Branches grow from the trunk of the tree and ______ the leaves, flowers, and fruit. The tubes in branches carry ______ and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and sugar from the leaves to other parts of the tree.

Leaves take in ______ dioxide and absorb light. The light and carbon dioxide are combined with water and nutrients to make ______ for the plant. This process is called photosynthesis.

Stem supports the ______ and flowers and transport water and nutrients.

Seeds grow in ______ and can be planted to grow into new plants.

Fruits ______ seeds as they grow and then help with dispersing seeds. Birds and other animals eat the ripe fruit and ______ the seeds helping new plants to grow.

Roots anchor the plant in the ______. Roots ______ water and nutrients.

Flowers have pollen and after the flowers are ______ by bees or other insects, fruit grows.

Thorns and spines protect plants from hungry ______. Spines on cacti reduce air flow and help them ______ water in desert environments.

Xylem and Phloem Tubes are in the ______ and ______ of plants and they carry water, minerals, and sugars.

Bark is the outer covering of trees that they need to ______. Bark keeps moisture in when it is dry and protects the tree from too much moisture when it rains or snows. Bark also ______ from insects.