Organization
A membrane covered structure that contains all of the materials necessary for life. The basic unit of all living things.
My job is to absorb water from the ground.
What are the roots?
Located in the lower portion of a plant and are usually underground. I absorb water, anchor the plant in the soil, and store food.
What is the roots?
A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific job in the body.
What is a tissue?
My job is to help the plant get nutrients and water while also providing structure and stability.
What is the stem?
Located above ground, I move water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. It can be used to store food for the plant.
What is the stem?
A combination of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body.
Photosynthesis happens here.
What are the leaves?
This is where transpiration and photosynthesis happen in a plant. I house the stomata.
What is the leaf?
A group of organs that works together to perform body functions.
I carry water up the stem for the plant.
What is the xylem?
There are 2 main types. I can also can be used for propagation (or breeding new plants)
What are roots?
Anything that can independently carry out life processes.
What is an organism?
I carry food up the stem for the plant.
What is the phloem?
I consists of a flattened blade and a stalk (petiole) that joins me to the stem.
What is a leaf?