14 Questions
What is the main function of the roots in a plant?
To provide water and mineral salts to the plant
What type of root system do plants like grass, onion, wheat, and rice have?
Fibrous root
What is the function of the tiny hairs on the root?
To absorb water and mineral salts from the soil
What is the part of the plant that remains above the ground?
Shoot
What is the function of the stem in a plant?
To hold the plant upright above the ground
Which of the following plants have tap roots?
Bean, balsam, and mustard
What is stored in the roots of some plants?
Food
What is the part of the plant that remains under the ground?
Root
What is the main function of the stem in a plant?
To carry water and mineral salts from the roots to all parts of the plant
What is the purpose of stomata in a leaf?
To throw out extra water
Which of the following plants has a hard and woody stem?
Coconut tree
What is stored in the underground stems of some plants?
Extra food
What is the function of veins in a leaf?
To carry water to the leaf
What is the function of the stem in terms of food transportation?
It carries food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant
Study Notes
Parts of Plants
- Plants have two main parts: root (underground) and shoot (above ground)
Roots
- Remain under the ground
- Have tiny thin hair-like branches that fix the plant firmly in the soil
- Types of roots:
- Fibrous roots: multiple roots growing from the end of the stem (e.g., grass, onion, wheat, rice)
- Tap roots: a long main root with small side roots (e.g., bean, balsam, mustard)
- Functions of roots:
- Fix the plant to the soil
- Provide water and mineral salts to the plants
- Store food in some plants (e.g., carrot, radish, turnip, beet)
Stem
- Main part of the shoot
- Holds the plant upright above the ground
- Bears branches, leaves, buds, flowers, and fruits
- Functions of the stem:
- Holds the plant upright
- Bears leaves, buds, flowers, and fruits
- Carries water and mineral salts from the roots to all parts of the plant
- Carries food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant
- Stores extra food in some cases (e.g., sugarcane, potato, ginger)
Leaf
- An important part of the shoot
- Different plants have leaves of different shapes and sizes
- Leaf structure:
- Flat and broad part called leaf blade
- Main vein in the middle with side veins that bring water to the leaf
- Tiny holes on the surface called stomata that throw out extra water
- Plants breathe in and out through stomata
Learn about the different parts of plants, their functions, and importance. This quiz covers the basic structure of plants, including roots and shoots.
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