Plant Structure and Functions

Front

What part of the plant attracts bees to reproduce?

Back

the flowers

Front

Which part of the plant is most important for making food?

Back

leaves

Front

How will a small plant placed on a sunny windowsill respond to the sunlight?

Back

It will grow toward the sunlight.

Front

Why do plants grow downward in the ground?

Back

Roots grow in the direction of gravity.

Front

Why don't plants blow away in a storm?

Back

roots

Front

Which plant part carries water and nutrients to and from all the other parts of the plant and provides support to the plant?

Back

stem

Front

Which part of the plant gets water and nutrients from the soil?

Back

roots

Front

Why would a plant bend to one side and not grow straight when placed in a room?

Back

The plant is growing toward sunlight.

Front

Why do plant roots grow downward into the ground?

Back

Roots grow in the direction of gravity.