Plant Parts and Functions Quiz

Plant Parts and Functions

• Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, anchoring the plant
• Stems provide support, transporting nutrients from leaves to roots and water from roots to leaves
• Leaves perform photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce food
• Flowers produce pollen and seeds for plant reproduction
• Seeds contain a developing plant embryo
• Fruit protects the seeds

Photosynthesis

• Plants require sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis

Germination

• Germination is the process of a plant growing from a seed, occurring when soil temperature is warm enough

Carnivorous Plants

• Some plants, like pitcher plants and Venus flytraps, are carnivorous
• Carnivorous plants obtain nitrogen from insects, as their environment may lack sufficient nitrogen

Plant Responses to Environment

• Light: Plants grow towards light sources; stems grow upwards towards sunlight, roots grow downwards due to gravity
• Temperature: Warm temperatures trigger germination, while cool temperatures induce dormancy in some trees
• Gravity: Stems grow against gravity, roots grow with gravity

Plant Parts We Eat

• Leaves: lettuce, basil, parsley, cilantro
• Stems: celery, asparagus, kohlrabi, rhubarb, turmeric
• Roots: carrots, potatoes, onions
• Flowers: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage
• Fruits: oranges, apples, tomatoes
• Seeds: corn, beans, rice, peanuts, cashews

Pollination

• Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from one flower to another for plant reproduction
• Pollen can be carried by wind or animals, such as bees, which are the primary pollinators globally

Seed Dispersal

• Seed dispersal is the movement of seeds to new locations
• Dispersal methods include:
  • Animals: seeds carried on fur, dropped, or deposited through animal waste
  • Water: seeds transported by water currents
  • Wind: seeds carried by wind currents

Test your knowledge on the various parts of plants and their functions including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Learn about photosynthesis, germination, and even carnivorous plants. This quiz covers essential concepts for understanding plant biology.