Flower Organs Flashcards
Where does photosynthesis take place?
The leaves
What supports the plant and takes in water, minerals and nutrients?
Roots
What acts like the backbone?
Stem
What does lots of roots mean?
There is a large surface area where water can enter the plant
What moves to help the leaves hit the sunlight?
Stem
What is the path from the roots and leaves for food water and other nutrients to the cells?
Stem
Why is a plant green?
Chlorophyll is a chemical in the chloropasts that makes green
What does chlorophyll do?
Absorbs light during photosynthesis
What contains the reproductive organs?
Flower
Why are flowers colourful?
To attract insects
Why is the xylem?
Carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
What is phloem?
Carries the food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant
Which goes up?
Xylem
Which has a two way movement?
Phloem
