Plant Structure

Which of the following is NOT a function of the roots?

• Store carbs

• Absorb water and minerals

• Anchor plant to the ground

• Photosynthesis

Where in the plant does photosynthesis occur?

• Flower

• Leaves

• Stem

• Roots

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What type of cells transport water UP the stem?

• Xylem cells

• Phloem Cells

• Epidermal Cells

• Root Cells

Which structure of the plant is responsible for transport?

• Flower

• Leaf

• Stem

• Root

What is the main function of leaves?

• Leaves provide support for growth and a place to store food.
• Leaves provide a place for photosynthesis to occur
• Leaves absorb water and minerals and transport nutrients to the stem.
•  Leaves create a barrier that prevents water in the plant's tissues from evaporating.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the function of a flower?

• To absorb water and nutrients

• To hold the plant upright

• To take in sunlight and make food

• To attract pollinators and help the plant reproduce

Small openings called ______ are found on the underside of leaves and allow gases to enter or leave the plant cells.

• Phloem
• Chloroplasts
• Xylem
• Stomata

Identify the type of vascular bundles (inside look of stem) as a dicot or monocot.

• monocot
• dicot
• Neither
• Both

Which conducting tissue transports and helps circulate water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves of a plant? 

• xylem
• phloem 

Tell whether it is monocot or dicot.
 

• Monocot
• Dicot