Roots
How do roots affect plant growth?
Anchor the plant in place.
Why are there different types of stems?
Different stems help specific plants grow and survive in their particular environment.
What is the main function of leaves?
To produce food for the plant by photosynthesis.
What are the 2 types of roots and what are their functions?
1. Taproot
2. Fibrous Root
Anchors plant
Absorbs water and minerals
What is the function of the Xylem and Phloem?
Xylem: Moves waters and minerals from the roots to the leaves
Phloem: Moves nutrients from leaves to all other plant cells.
Why do leaves fall off when the weather gets colder?
Leaves of plants won't be green, and it would be hard, for plants to gather solar energy for photosynthesis.
What are the 3 important functions of roots?
Anchors the plant in soil or to an object.
Roots take in water and minerals from the soil.
Roots store carbohydrates that are produced in the green leaves and green stems of plants.
What are the 3 important functions of stems?
Stems support plants and transport water and nutrients.
Provide support and a place for roots, leaves, buds, and flowers to attach.
Stems also transport carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis in leaves to other parts of the plants.
What are the 3 reasons for the leaves changing colours?
Temperature drops (gets colder)
Daylight gets shorter
What are the four types of stems?
1. Rhizome
2. Tuber
3. Bulbs
4. Stolon
What are the four scientific names of the pigments of leaves and what are their colours?
1. Anthocyanin
2. Chlorophyll
3. Xanthophyll
4. Carotenoids
What are the four ways to identify leaves?
1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Patterns of veins
4. The arrangement of leaves along with the stem