Storage of Products in Plants and Animals

Question 1

Why do plants and animals store products

Answer 1

To use later for energy, growth, or survival during times when food or nutrients are not available.

Question 2

What do plants store in roots

Answer 2

Starch – stored for energy (e.g. carrots, sweet potatoes)

Question 3

What do plants store in stems?

Answer 3

Starch or water – stored in swollen stems (e.g. sugar cane, potato)

Question 4

What do plants store in leaves?

Answer 4

Starch or water – (e.g. onion leaves, aloe vera)

Question 5

What do plants store in fruits?

Answer 5

Sugars – used to attract animals for seed dispersal (e.g. mangoes, apples)

Question 6

What do plants store in seeds?

Answer 6

Oils, starch, or proteins – to feed the growing seedling (e.g. beans, nuts, corn)

Question 7

What is stored in the liver

Answer 7

Glycogen – a form of glucose stored for quick energy

Question 8

What is stored in fat deposits?

Answer 8

Fat (lipids) – stored under the skin or around organs for energy and insulation