Plant Parts: Root and Shoot Quiz

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What is the main function of the root of a plant?

  • Produce flowers and fruits
  • Anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients (correct)
  • Support the plant and transport nutrients
  • Conduct photosynthesis

Which part of a plant is responsible for photosynthesis?

  • Flowers
  • Stem
  • Root
  • Leaves (correct)

Why is understanding the unique needs of each plant part crucial?

  • To ensure successful plant growth and management (correct)
  • To prevent soil erosion
  • To attract bees for pollination
  • To promote rapid growth

What can happen if a plant is over-watered?

<p>The roots can rot (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a plant can be taproots or fibrous?

<p>Roots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the shoot contribute to the plant's overall health?

<p>Converting light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The root is the aboveground portion of a plant.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The shoot is responsible for photosynthesis in plants.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roots can only be taproots and never fibrous.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over-watering can affect the roots of a plant.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Understanding the unique needs of each plant part is not important for plant growth and management.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The stem does not play a role in transporting water and nutrients between the roots and leaves.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Plant Parts and Functions

  • The main function of the root of a plant is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
  • The part of a plant responsible for photosynthesis is the shoot, which includes the leaves.

Importance of Understanding Plant Parts

  • Understanding the unique needs of each plant part is crucial for plant growth and management.

Effects of Over-Watering

  • If a plant is over-watered, it can affect the roots of a plant.

Types of Roots

  • Roots can be either taproots or fibrous.

Function of the Shoot

  • The shoot contributes to the plant's overall health by undergoing photosynthesis.

Stem Function

  • The stem plays a role in transporting water and nutrients between the roots and leaves.

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