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Buds are the most beautiful part of a plant.
Buds are the most beautiful part of a plant.
False
Leaves are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil.
Leaves are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil.
False
Fruits always contain seeds and are sweet and edible.
Fruits always contain seeds and are sweet and edible.
False
Stems only carry water and food from the roots to the rest of the plant.
Stems only carry water and food from the roots to the rest of the plant.
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The majority of the food humans eat comes from over 80,000 species of edible plants.
The majority of the food humans eat comes from over 80,000 species of edible plants.
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Roots are crucial for plants, containing a green pigment called chlorophyll.
Roots are crucial for plants, containing a green pigment called chlorophyll.
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What is the primary role of chlorophyll in plants?
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in plants?
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What is the function of stems in plants, besides holding them upright?
What is the function of stems in plants, besides holding them upright?
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How do fruits contribute to the reproduction of plants?
How do fruits contribute to the reproduction of plants?
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What percentage of the food humans eat comes from a small number of plant species?
What percentage of the food humans eat comes from a small number of plant species?
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What is the primary function of roots in plants?
What is the primary function of roots in plants?
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What is the protective function of buds in plants?
What is the protective function of buds in plants?
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Study Notes
- Plants have different parts that perform different functions, similar to humans.
- The important parts of a plant include leaves, buds, flowers, stems, fruits, and roots.
- Buds protect the baby flower or baby leaf from harmful elements of nature.
- Flowers are colorful and attract bees and other insects, and are the most beautiful part of a plant.
- Leaves are crucial for a plant, containing a green pigment called chlorophyll that absorbs sunlight and makes food.
- Fruits are parts of a plant that contain excess food and seeds, and may not always be sweet and edible.
- Fruits also help plants disperse their seeds.
- Stems act as pillars for plants, holding them upright and carrying water, food, and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
- Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and act as anchors to keep the plant firm in the soil, even in harsh winds.
- 90% of the food humans eat comes from 30 species of plants, while there are over 80,000 species of edible plants on Earth.
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Learn about the different parts of a plant, their functions, and importance. From roots to fruits, discover how plants make food and grow. Test your knowledge about the basics of plant biology.
