Question

Identify parts of the plant A, B, C and D from the characteristics given below.

A: It is the most attractive part of the plant and means of reproduction.
B: It is flat and a major site for the production of food.
C: It is an edible part of the plant in some cases. It's main function is to protect the seeds.
D: It supports the parts of the plant and conducts water.

• A. A - Leaf, B - Stem, C - Flower, D - Root
• B. A - Fruit, B - Root, C - Stem, D -Flower
• C. A - Fruit, B - Root, C - Flower, D - Stem
• D. A - Flower, B - Leaf, C - Fruit, D - Stem

Answer 1

The correct option is D A - Flower, B - Leaf, C - Fruit, D - Stem

A plant has several parts namely root, stem, leaf, fruit and flower which perform different functions.

$\bullet$ The flower is the most attractive part of the plant. They are an important means of reproduction.
$\bullet$ Leaf provides the site for the production of food. They also provide a site for the exchange of gases with the environment.
$\bullet$ The fruit is the storehouse of nutrients. In some cases, they are edible like apples, oranges, etc. while in some they are present just for the protection of the seeds. For example pods of bean and peas.
$\bullet$ The stem provides support to other parts of the plant. It also carries out the function of production, conduction and the storage of food.