Plant Structure and Function Worksheet
Explore the fundamental structures and functions of plants, including their cells, tissues, and organs, for Grade 8 science.
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Plant Structure and Function
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses.
1. Which plant organ is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Flowers
2. What is the main function of the xylem in plants?
Transporting sugars
Absorbing sunlight
Transporting water and minerals
Reproducing
1. The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called .
2. The tiny pores on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange are known as .
3. The green pigment found in plant cells that captures light energy is .
1. Roots are responsible for anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.
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False
2. Flowers are only important for attracting insects and have no other function.
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False
1. Describe the role of the stem in a plant's overall structure and function.
2. Explain how the structure of a leaf is adapted for photosynthesis.
Label the parts of the plant cell shown in the diagram below.
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Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Sugars produced during photosynthesis are transported throughout the plant by the .
2. The process of water evaporation from plant leaves is called .
3. The female reproductive part of a flower is the .