Plant Structure and Function

Plant Structure and Function

Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of plant parts and what they do.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1. The   anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients.

2. The   transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

3. Most plants make their food in the   through a process called  .

4. The   is responsible for reproduction in many plants.

5. Plants need water, carbon dioxide, and   to perform photosynthesis.

1. Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?

2. What is the main job of the stem?

1. Flowers are only for looking beautiful and have no other purpose for the plant.

2. Photosynthesis is the process where plants use sunlight to make their own food.

1. Explain why leaves are usually green.

2. Describe one way a plant's roots help it to survive.

Label the different parts of the plant in the diagram below.

A:  

B:  

C:  

D: