Life Cycle of Plants
A seed needs warmth, air, and ____________ to germinate.
water
Plants need sunlight, water, and _______ for photosynthesis.
carbon dioxide
Two jobs of the roots are:
suck up water and nutrients and hold the plant in place
The job of a fruit
protect and spread seeds
Name two leaves we can eat.
lettuce, spinach, kale
When a seed starts to grow roots and stem it is called g________________.
The purpose of photosynthesis is ______________
Two jobs of the stem:
Name two stems we can eat.
asparagus, celery, rhubarb
A baby plant, with a stem and a few leaves is called a _____________.
seedling
A plant gets water for photosynthesis from ____________
the ground, through the roots
The job of the leaves:
photosynthesis - make food
Why do flowers have bright colours and strong smells ?
attract pollinators
Name two roots we can eat.
carrots, parsnips, radishes
Most adult plants grow _____________ so that it can eventually make seeds.
flowers
Photosynthesis makes food for the plant and also makes _________ that the plant gets rid of
oxygen
wind, water, burrs, fruit
to provided energy storage to be used later
Name two flowers we can eat.
cauliflower, broccoli
Once a flower has made seeds, the seeds need to be _____________ to complete the life cycle.
Photosynthesis takes place in the plant's _________
leaves
2 jobs of the flowers
to attract pollinators and make seeds
What do pollinators do?
spread pollen from flower to flower which allows seeds to grow.
Name two bulb/tubers we can eat.
garlic, onion, potato