Roots and Stem

What plant part is shown here?

• roots
• flower
• stem
• leaf

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What do the roots of a plant do?

• take in sunlight for the plant
• make food for the plant
• take in water and nutrients
• none of the above

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Which of these are functions of the root (the roots jobs)

• To anchor the plant in the ground.

• To absorb water and disolved minerals

• To convert sunlight into food through photosynthesis

• To help the plant eat soil

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What type of root system does this corn have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root system does this onion have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

What type of root system does this radish plant have?

• Tap Root

• Fibrous Root

The function of the ________ is to absorb water, store food, and anchor plants to the ground.

• flower

• leaf

• stem

• root

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Which part of the plant has the main function of supporting the leaves?

• roots

• stem

• leaves

• flower

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This vascular tissue conducts water and nutrients up the plant

• Bark

• Phloem

• thorns

• xylem

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