The Structure of a Leaf; Root; Stem

How are roots and stems alike? (Video)

• Both hold the plant into the ground

• Both have caps that protect them

• Both have hairs that gather mineral

• Both have xylem and phloem

What does the cortex in a root do? (Video)

• stores food for the plant

• transports water and minerals from the soil

• provides support for the plant

• produces hormones to regulate growth

Which part of the root gets water and minerals from the soil? (Video)

• stem

• leaves

• flowers

• root hairs

What do xylem and phloem do? (Video)

• produces food for the plant

• transports water and minerals in a plant

• provides structural support for the plant

• stores energy for the plant

What is true about stems? (Video)

• They provide support and structure

• They transport nutrients and minerals

• They produce flowers and fruits

• They store food and water

Why is a tree's stem hard and made of wood? (Video)

• To provide shelter for animals

• It must be strong to grow tall

• To absorb water and nutrients from the soil

• To produce oxygen for the environment

Which of the following choices is a root that people eat? (Video)

• Potato

• Apple

• Broccoli

• Carrot

What are two important functions of the stem?

• Absorbs water and takes in nutrients

• Makes food for the plant and gives off oxygen

• Carries substances between the plant's roots and leaves and provides support for the plant

• Produces oxygen and regulates temperature

A plant stem you can easily break is called a:

• woody stem

• paper stem

• herbaceous stem

• fibrous stem

The "inner bark" is called:

• Cambium

• Phloem

• Cortex

• Xylem