Plants & Animals (2)

1- leaves

2- stem or branch

3- roots​

3 main parts of a land plant:

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three major functions:

1- They absorb water & nutrients from the soil.

2- They anchor the plant to the ground.​

3- They store food & nutrients.​

Roots

The stem is where leaves, flowers, cones and buds grow.

The stem provides support and stores food for the plant. ​

Stem​

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two functions:

1- to capture light energy

2- gas exchange​

Leaves

Specialized structures located on the underside of the leaves.

Each stoma is a small opening through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move.​

Stomata

Specialized cell structures where food is made.

Chloroplasts contain a green pigment called chlorophyll that absorbs sunlight and give the plants their green color. ​

Chloroplasts

All plants undergo photosynthesis to make food. Plants take in carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to produce food.

Photosynthesis

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