Exploring Plant Parts and Growth

What is the main function of the roots in a plant?

• To produce flowers

• To absorb water and nutrients

• To make seeds

• To attract pollinators

Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen?

• Petals

• Pistil

• Stamen

• Roots

What do the petals of a flower do?

• They absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• They protect the roots

• They attract pollinators

• They produce seeds

What is the appearance of pollen?

• Large and green

• Small and powdery

• Long and thin

• Round and hard

Which part of the plant grows underground and helps anchor the plant?

• Stem

• Leaves

• Roots

• Flowers

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What is the first change a radish seed undergoes when it becomes a seedling?

• It grows flowers

• It develops roots

• It produces fruit

• It changes color

What is the main function of the pistil in a flower?

• To produce pollen

• To attract insects

• To produce seeds

• To absorb water

What happens to a radish seedling after it develops roots?

• It starts to produce pollen

• It grows leaves

• It changes into a fruit

• It becomes a flower

What does a plant's flower do?

• Flowers make seeds.

• Flowers hold up the leaves.

• Flowers take in water and sunlight.

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Which plant part provides support for the leaves and flowers?

• Leaf

• Flower

• Stem

• Roots

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