Parts of a Plant and Functions

Which of these parts of a plant is not found in the shoot system?

• Flower

• Fruit

• Root

• Leaf

What does the leaf do for the plant?

• Helps the plant to stand upright

• Helps the plant to take in air

• Holds the plant to the ground

• Forms the fruits

Plants make their food during photosynthesis. Where does this take place?

• In the flower

• In the fruit

• In the root

• In the leaf

What part of the plant transports water and minerals around the plant?

• Leaf

• Stem

• Flower

• Root

Plants need all the following for photosynthesis EXCEPT

• Sunlight

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbondioxide

What part of the plant is found in the soil?

• Root

• Flower

• Fruit

• Leaf

What part gives support to the plant?

• Flower

• Fruit

• Seed

• Stem

Which part of a plant anchors it to the ground?

• Stem

• Seed

• Root

• Bud

The part that absorbs water and minerals from the soil is the _____

• root

• bud

• stem

• flower

There are small openings in leaves that allow gasses in and out. They are called _________

• spiracle

• chlorophyll

• stomata

• leaflet