Plant Structure Review STAAR

What statement is true about ALL plants?

• All plants have roots.

• All plants have flowers.

• All plants make their own food.

• All plants reproduce from seeds.

Which part of the plant develops into a fruit?

• Root

• Stem

• Leaf

• Flower

Which one is NOT a fruit?

• Cucumber

• Green bean

• Carrot

• Orange

John cut the roots off of a young plant. He put the plant in soil and realized the leaves were turning brown. Why?

• It was not getting sunlight.

• It was not able to take in water and nutrients from soil.

• It wasn't able to transport water to all parts of the plant.

• It was able to make flowers and seeds to reproduce.

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What is the function of a plant's roots?

• To store food

• To take in air

• To allow the plant to float

• To absorb water and nutrients

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What is most likely flowing inside a plant's stem?

• Starbucks

• Sugar

• Water

• Chlorophyll

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Mrs. Thompson accidentally bent the stem while she was putting her plant in a new pot. She noticed the plant died a few days later. Why?

• The plant was not firmly in the soil

• The broken tubes in the stem could not tranport water.

• The leaves did not make food for the plant.

• The roots did not take in enough nutrients from the soil.

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This is found on the back of fern leaves

• Roots

• Stems

• Cones

• Spores

This part of the plant makes food for the plant

• Spores

• Seeds

• Leaves

• Fruit

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This is what absorbs water and nutrients for a plant

• Roots

• Seeds

• Flowers

• Cones