Plant Structure and Function: Stem Functions

The video tutorial explains sugar's role as a cooking ingredient and its origin from sugar cane, a plant found in warm climates. It highlights the sugar cane's characteristics and how plants store food in their stems. The tutorial also covers the essential functions of plant stems, including supporting leaves and flowers for photosynthesis.

What is the primary use of sugar in cooking?

• To add texture

• To preserve foods

• To sweeten foods

• To add color

From which part of the sugar cane plant is sugar derived?

• Stem

• Roots

• Leaves

• Flowers

In which type of climate is sugar cane most commonly found?

• Cold

• Arid

• Temperate

• Warm

What is one of the main functions of a plant stem?

• To absorb water

• To support leaves and flowers

• To attract pollinators

• To produce seeds

How do stems help leaves in the process of making food?

• By protecting them from pests

• By providing nutrients

• By suspending them in the air to absorb light

• By storing water