Question

With the help of examples, describe how different plant parts serve as sources of food.

Answer 1

The different parts of plants, such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers and seeds, along with fruits and vegetables, serve as sources of food.
Carrot and radish are roots of plants used as food.
The stems of certain plants, such as sugarcane and banana, are used as food.
The leaves of spinach, lettuce and mint are sources of food.
The flowers of plants such as banana and cauliflower are eaten.
Pulses and cereals are seeds of plants that are used as food.
Fruits and vegetables are also obtained from plants.