Plant Structure and Function
Explore the basic structures of plants and their functions, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, for Grade 6 science.
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Plant Structure and Function
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1. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called .
2. Water and nutrients are absorbed from the soil by the plant's .
3. The green pigment found in plant cells that captures sunlight is called .
4. The part of the plant that carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves is the .
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a plant's leaves?
Photosynthesis
Reproduction
Transpiration
Gas exchange
2. What is the main purpose of a flower on a plant?
To absorb water
To provide shade
For reproduction
To store food
1. Label the parts of the plant cell in the diagram below.
A:
B:
C:
D:
1. Roots help anchor the plant in the soil.
True
False
2. Photosynthesis primarily occurs in the roots of a plant.
True
False
Match each plant part with its primary function.
1. Roots
a. Site of photosynthesis
2. Stem
b. Anchors plant, absorbs water
3. Leaves
c. Supports plant, transports water
4. Flower
d. Reproduction
1. Label the parts of the flower in the diagram below and briefly explain the function of two labeled parts.
A: Function:
B: Function:
C: Function:
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