Plant Structure and Function

Plant Structure and Function

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagrams to help you answer questions where applicable.

1. Which plant organ is primarily responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil?

2. What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

3. The xylem transports sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

4. Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

5. The tiny pores on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange are called  .

6. The female reproductive part of a flower is the  .

7. Briefly explain the main function of a plant's stem.

8. Label the following parts of the plant cell:

a. Cell Wall:  

b. Cell Membrane:  

c. Chloroplast:  

d. Vacuole:  

e. Nucleus:  

9. Identify two key functions of the leaf, based on the diagram below.