Plant Structures and Functions

What do flowers do?

• Flowers produce oxygen for humans.

• Flowers attract bees and help make seeds.

• Flowers provide shade for animals.

• Flowers are used to make perfumes.

What is the function of roots?

• To anchor the plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients.

• To produce flowers and seeds.

• To store energy for the plant.

• To conduct photosynthesis.

What part of the plant are leaves?

• Roots

• Stems

• Leaves

• Flowers

What part of the plant is the flower?

• The root, which anchors the plant in the soil.

• The stem, which supports the leaves and flowers.

• The flower, which attracts bees and makes seeds.

• The leaf, which is responsible for photosynthesis.

What can a flower's seeds do?

• A flower's seeds can make new plants.

• A flower's seeds can change color.

• A flower's seeds can produce fruit.

• A flower's seeds can grow in water.

What do roots absorb?

• Water and nutrients from the soil.

• Carbon dioxide from the air.

• Sunlight for photosynthesis.

• Minerals from the atmosphere.

What do leaves do for the plant?

• Leaves help the plant make food through a process called photosynthesis.

• Leaves provide structural support to the plant.

• Leaves absorb water from the soil.

• Leaves store nutrients for the plant.

What do plants need to grow?

• Sunlight, water, and nutrients

• Only water

• Only sunlight

• Air and soil

What is the purpose of a plant's stem?

• To support the plant and transport water and nutrients.

• To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

• To store food and energy for the plant.

• To protect the plant from herbivores.

What do seeds do?

• Seeds can grow into new plants.

• Seeds provide food for animals.

• Seeds change color in the soil.

• Seeds can float on water.