Flowering plants

Question 1

Root

Answer 1

Anchor and support the plant in the soil.
Take in ( or absorb ) water and minerals.
Some plants ( e.g. yams ) store food in their roots.

Question 2

Stem

Answer 2

Support and hold up leaves and flowers.
Transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and also transport food from the leaves to the roots.
Some stems store food ( e.g potatoes )

Question 3

Leaves

Answer 3

Make food in a process called photosynthesis.
Allow gases and water vapour to pass in and out.
Some leaves store food ( e.g. lettuce and cabbage )

Question 4

Flowers

Answer 4

The function of a flower is to produce seeds so that the plant can reproduce.