L.14.1 Plant parts and their functions

Which is a function of the roots?

• absorb sunlight
• start photosynthesis
• pull nutrients from the soil
• turn gray when they get old

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Which is a function of the stem?

• to be green
• to support the plant
• to absorb nutrients from the soil
• to talk about science, technology, engineering, and math

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Which is a function of the leaves?

• to provide shade
• to attract pollinators
• to make food through photosynthesis
• to absorb nutrients

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Which is a function of the flower?

• attract pollinators and produce seeds for reproduction
• to make food through photosynthesis
• to be pretty
• to absorb nutrients from the soil

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This part of the plant holds the plant in the ground and gets water and nutrients from the soil.

• stem

• leaves

• flower

• roots

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This part of the plant produces seeds and creates pollen.

• roots

• flower

• stem

• leaves

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The ___________ absorb sunlight to help make food for the plant.

• seed

• stem

• roots

• leaves

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Plants are __________

• non-living

• living

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The _________ helps hold the plant up and carries water and nutrients to the rest of the plant from the roots.

• leaves

• roots

• stem

• seed

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What part of a plant transports water and nutrients?

• flower
• leaf
• seed
• stem