WYES Plant Structure and Function

What is the relationship between a structure and its function?

• A structure is what is on the inside, a function is a number

• A structure is a plant, a function is a tree

• A structure is a building, a function is to grow

• A structure is what something looks like, a function is what it does

In a lima bean, the function of the embryo is to...

• store food for the seed

• protect the seed

• grow into a new plant

• taste good

The function of the stem (structure) of the alfalfa is to...

• get nutrients from the soil

• support the leaves and flowers

• gather energy from the sun

• taste good

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In a lima bean, the function of the seed coat is to...

• feed the seed

• protect the seed

• grow into a new plant

• taste good

The function of the long thin blades (structure) of ryegrass is to...

• look pretty

• taste good

• to get nutrients from the soil

• grow towards the sun to collect energy to grow

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In a lima bean, the function of the cotyledon is to...

• store food for the seed

• protect the seed

• grow into a new plant

• taste good

The function of the roots (structure) of ryegrass is to...

• look pretty

• taste good

• get nutrients from the soil

• grow towards the sun to collect energy to grow

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