Plant Structure

Question 1

Anchor Root

Answer 1

Modified root
-anchors stems to walls and other plants

Question 2

Prop roots

Answer 2

modified root
-stabilizes stem

Question 3

pneumatophore

Answer 3

modified root
-allows gas exchange between roots and atmosphere

Question 4

storage root

Answer 4

modified root
-stores carbs and other nutrients in taproot for future use
-sugar beets

Question 5

water-storage structures

Answer 5

modified stem
-cactus stems

Question 6

stolon

Answer 6

modified stem
-produces new individual nodes above ground
-strawberries

Question 7

rhizomes

Answer 7

modified stem
-produce new individuals at nodes below ground and store carbs
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Question 8

tuber

Answer 8

mod stem
-store carbs like starch
-potatoes

Question 9

thorns

Answer 9

mod stem
-protection from herbivores

Question 10

bulb

Answer 10

mod leaf
-onion leaves store food

Question 11

Succulent leaves

Answer 11

mod leaf
-aloe vera leaves store water

Question 12

Tendrils

Answer 12

mod leaf
-aid in climbing
-pea plant

Question 13

floral mimic

Answer 13

mod leaf
-attract pollinators
-red poinsettias

Question 14

traps

Answer 14

mod leaf
-trap and digest insects
-pitcher plant