Plant Parts & Functions
What part of the plant anchors it in the ground?
What are roots?
What pigment gives plants their green color?
Chlorophyll
What is the transfer of pollen from stamen to pistil called?
Pollination
What is an adaptation?
A feature that helps a plant survive in its environment
What do humans breathe that plants produce?
Oxygen
What part transports water and minerals upward?
Xylem
What organelle carries out photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What develops after fertilization in flowers?
A seed or fruit
What adaptation helps cactus survive in deserts?
Thick stems to store water and spines instead of leaves
Name one way plants are used in medicine.
Willow bark → aspirin;
Aloe → healing burns;
Pacific yew → cancer drug
What are the tiny openings on leaves that allow gas exchange?
Stomata
What two products are made during photosynthesis?
Glucose and Oxygen
Name one pollinator that helps plants reproduce.
Bees, butterflies, bats, or birds
What adaptation helps water lilies survive in ponds?
Floating leaves and stomata on top of the leaf
How do plants help slow climate change?
Absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis
What plant part makes food through photosynthesis?
Leaf
What is the word equation for photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight → Glucose + Oxygen
What are the male and female parts of a flower?
Stamen and Pistil
Why do rainforest plants have drip tips?
To let rainwater slide off and prevent mold/fungus
Name two plant-based materials used in everyday life.
Wood, cotton, linen, bamboo, paper
What is the female reproductive part of the flower called?
Pistil
Why do plants need sunlight, even if they live in the shade?
Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis
Describe the stages of a plant life cycle.
Seed → Germination → Growth → Flowering → Pollination → Seed dispersal
Explain one way plant toxicity helps survival.
Deters animals from eating them
Explain one conservation strategy that helps protect plant species.
Reforestation, seed banks, protected habitats, limiting deforestation