Question

Describe the functions of various parts of plants

Answer 1

Dear student,

Function of different parts of a plant are as follows:

Roots:

• Absorbs water and nutrients
• Anchor the plant, and support the above ground parts of the plants
• store food
• Primary roots: The first roots to emerge at germination. may become the main tap root
• Secondary roots: roots that branch out from the primary root

Stem:

• support the leaves, and positions them so they can receive as much sunlight as possible. Responsible for the size and shape of the plant
• move water, minerals and manufactured food throughout the whole plant

Leaf:

• produce food for plants, They are designed to efficiently collect light use that light to make energy
• use sunlight and chlorophyl to convert CO2 and water to sugar
• gives off water and oxygen

Flower:

• contain the sexual organ for the plants
• produces fruit, which protects, nourishes and carries seeds
• attracts insects for pollination

Fruit:

• protection of seed
• nourishment of the seed during its development

Node:

• part of the stem where the leaves emerge

Internode

• the space between leaves, gives the plant height and distance

Bud:

• buds contain undeveloped tissue that can produce new stems and leaves.

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