Parts of a plant and their functions

Question 1

Name two importances of plants?

Answer 1

1. Food (energy)
2. Oxygen

Question 2

What are the parts of a plant?

Answer 2

Roots, stem, leaves, flowers

Question 3

What are the functions of the roots?

Answer 3

1. Anchor the plant in the ground
2. Supply plant with water and mineral nutrients from the soil

Question 4

What are the functions of the stem?

Answer 4

1. Support the leaves ,holding them out to capture the sunlight they need for photosynthesis
2. They also support the flowers and fruits

Question 5

What are the functions of the leaves?

Answer 5

1. Leaves capture the energy from the sun using the green colour chlorophyll.
2. They use this for photosynthesis to make carbohydrates.
3. Known as the ‘kitchen’ because they prepare food for the plant
4. Photo (light) synthesis (make)

Question 6

What are the functions of the flower?

Answer 6

1. Reproductive structures of plants
2. They form seeds and fruits
3. They only appear at certain times in the lifecycle of plant