Plants: Structures and Functions

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What is a structure?

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A part of an organism.

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What is a function?

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What a structure does.

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What does the stem do?

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Carries water, nutrients, and food to other parts of the plant.

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What is a plant?

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An organism that uses energy from sunlight to make its own food.

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What do leaves do?

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Make food for the plant using sunlight, air, and water.

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What are roots?

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Structures that absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants make food using sunlight.

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What do flowers do?

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Help in the reproduction of the plant.

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What is chlorophyll?

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The green pigment in leaves that helps in photosynthesis.

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What is the purpose of a plant's leaves?

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To capture sunlight for making food.