Plant Parts and Their Functions

The video tutorial explains how to classify fruits and vegetables based on the plant parts we consume. It covers fruits, which have seeds surrounded by fleshy parts, and true vegetables, which are leaves, stems, or immature flowers. The lesson also discusses roots, tubers, seeds, and leaves, providing examples for each category. Students learn the differences between these plant parts and how they contribute to the plant's growth and reproduction.

What characteristic defines a fruit?

• It is always sweet.

• It grows underground.

• It is a type of root.

• It has a fleshy part surrounding the seed.

Which of the following is NOT considered a true vegetable?

• Celery

• Tomato

• Cabbage

• Lettuce

What is the main function of roots in plants?

• To support flowers

• To absorb water and minerals

• To produce seeds

• To store sunlight

Which of the following is a tuber, not a root?

• Turnip

• Radish

• Potato

• Carrot

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of tubers?

• They store nutrients.

• They are true vegetables.

• They are swollen stems.

• They grow underground.

Which of the following is a true statement about onions?

• They are fruits.

• They are stems and leaves.

• They are tubers.

• They are roots.

What part of the plant do we eat when consuming corn?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Roots

• Seeds

Which of these foods is primarily consumed for its seeds?

• Lettuce

• Rice

• Carrot

• Spinach

What is the primary role of leaves in a plant?

• To store water

• To make food for the plant

• To protect the roots

• To attract pollinators

Which of the following is an example of an edible leaf?

• Carrot

• Mint

• Potato

• Radish