Plant Parts Quiz

What are the main parts of a plant?

• Leaves, bud, flower, stem, fruit, roots

• Head, shoulders, knees, toes

• Trunk, branches, leaves, roots

• Eyes, ears, mouth, nose

What do buds protect?

• The stem

• The roots

• The baby flower or leaf

• The fruit

Why are flowers usually colorful?

• To absorb sunlight

• To blend in with the environment

• To scare away animals

• To attract bees and other insects

What is the green pigment in leaves called?

• Melanin

• Carotene

• Hemoglobin

• Chlorophyll

What is the main function of leaves?

• To attract insects

• To store water

• To make food by absorbing sunlight

• To protect the plant

What do fruits contain?

• Excess food and seeds

• Water and minerals

• Roots

• Chlorophyll

What is the role of a stem in a plant?

• To attract insects

• To produce seeds

• To absorb sunlight

• To hold the plant upright and transport nutrients

What do roots do for the plant?

• Absorb water and minerals, and anchor the plant

• Produce flowers

• Store excess food

• Attract bees

How many species of edible plants are there on Earth?

• 1,000

• 100

• 30

• More than 80,000

What percentage of the food humans eat comes from 30 species of plants?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%