Plant Parts and Functions

Which part is the main structure of the plant?

• Stem

• Tap Root

• Flower

• Fruit

Which part is how most plants reproduce and is where seeds are usually found?

• Flower

• Bud

• Fruit

• Leaf

Which part of the plant attracts bees and other insects to aid in pollination?

• Flower

• Fruit

• Leaf Blade

• Node

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Which part of the plant is the site of photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Fruit

• Leaves

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Which item best describes the function of roots?

• Anchor the plant & absorb water/nutrients

• Site of photosynthesis

• Develops into a new plant

• Attracts bees and birds for pollination

What happens in the flower?

• Nothing

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

• Nutrient absorption

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Where do fruits develop?

• Ovary of the flower

• Near the roots

• The grocery store

• Only at the top of a plant

1)  The four basic parts of a plant are

• a.      Leaves, stems, roots, and flowers
• a.      Flowers, leaves, pollen, and fruit
• a.      Sepal, pistil, stamen, ovary
• a.      None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a function of roots?

• a. Store food

• a. Absorb water

• a. Anchor the plant

• a. Make food

Fill in the blank: The __________ is like an elevator because it moves the water and nutrients to the rest of the plant.

• Root

• Flower

• Stem

• Seeds

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