Plant Structure (External)

Question 1

Function of flowers

Answer 1

Responsible for sexual reproduction

Question 2

Functions of fruit

Answer 2

1) protect seeds

2) Aid dispersal of seeds

Question 3

Types of roots

Answer 3

• Tap Roots

- Fibrous Roots

Question 4

What are Tap Roots found in

Answer 4

Dicot e.g. Dandelion

Question 5

Where are Fibrous roots found

Answer 5

Monocots e.g. grass and daffodils

Question 6

What allows to root to grow downwards

Answer 6

The meristem

Question 7

Where is the meristem found

Answer 7

The tip of the root

Question 8

Functions of the roots

Answer 8

1) anchors the plant in the soil
2) absorbs water and minerals from the soil through its root hairs
3) Store food and some plants (e.g. carrots and turnips)
4) asexual reproduction example root “tuber” e.g. dahlia

Question 9

Function of the stem

Answer 9

1) support the aerial parts of the plant
2) transport water and minerals up from the roots to the leaves in xylem tubes
3) Transport food up or down between the leaves and roots in phloem tubes

Question 10

What is a herbaceous plant

Answer 10

A plant with no wood

Question 11

What is an internode

Answer 11

And internode is the part of the stand between two nodes

Question 12

What are lenticels

Answer 12

There are openings for gas exchange found in stems of plants

Question 13

What is this stalk of a leaf called

Answer 13

Petioles

Question 14

What is the flat part of a leaf called

Answer 14

Blade or lamina

Question 15

Function of Leeds

Answer 15

1) photosynthesis using sunlight energy
2) Exchange gases with the atmosphere through the stomata
3) Store food
4) transpiration
5) asexual reproduction