Parts of a Plant
What is one function of the roots?
To anchor the plant or absorb food from the soil
Why do plants need flowers?
To make seeds to reproduce
Why does a plant need rich soil?
To provide nutrients for the plant
What does germinate mean?
Start to grow
In which part of the plant is the food made?
Leaves
What is the function of the leaves?
To make food for the plant
What do you call the female parts of a flower?
The pistil
What do leaves need to make food?
Sunlight, air, and water
What is a plant called when it has a root and two leaves?
A seedling
What tubes in the stem help bring water to the leaves?
The phloem
What is one function of the stem?
To support the plant and/or to carry water and food to all parts of the plant.
What do you call the male parts of the flower?
The stamen
If a plant is in a tiny pot of soil, it needs ________.
space
What is a plant called that has more roots, leaves, and flowers?
A mature plant
What do the leaves need to make food?
Air, water and sunlight
What is the function of the flower?
To make seeds
Which part of a flower produces pollen?
The anthers.
If a plant is very dry, it needs ___________.
water
What pollinates flowers?
Birds, insects and the wind
What would make leaves shrivel and drop off?
Not enough water
Which part of the plant turns into a fruit?
The flower
Which part of the flower contains the seeds?
The ovary.
If a plant is in a dark room, it needs_________.
sunlight
When do plants make their seeds?
After they are a mature plant and they are pollinated
What would make leaves turn yellow?
Not enough sunlight