Plants have basic structures of leaves, stems, and roots. Leaves make food through photosynthesis using chlorophyll and produce glucose that is converted to starch, while losing water through transpiration. Stems support the plant, transport water and nutrients from the roots as well as food from the leaves, branching out to support other structures. Roots absorb water and nutrients and support and anchor the plant in the ground, coming in various types.
Plants have basic structures of leaves, stems, and roots. Leaves make food through photosynthesis using chlorophyll and produce glucose that is converted to starch, while losing water through transpiration. Stems support the plant, transport water and nutrients from the roots as well as food from the leaves, branching out to support other structures. Roots absorb water and nutrients and support and anchor the plant in the ground, coming in various types.
Plants have basic structures of leaves, stems, and roots. Leaves make food through photosynthesis using chlorophyll and produce glucose that is converted to starch, while losing water through transpiration. Stems support the plant, transport water and nutrients from the roots as well as food from the leaves, branching out to support other structures. Roots absorb water and nutrients and support and anchor the plant in the ground, coming in various types.
Plants have basic structures of leaves, stems, and roots. Leaves make food through photosynthesis using chlorophyll and produce glucose that is converted to starch, while losing water through transpiration. Stems support the plant, transport water and nutrients from the roots as well as food from the leaves, branching out to support other structures. Roots absorb water and nutrients and support and anchor the plant in the ground, coming in various types.
1. Leaves a) Leaves make food through photosynthesis. b) Leaves have chlorophyll (a green pigment) in them. c) The food is a form of sugar (glucose), then converted into starch. d) Water is lost through transpiration. 2. Stems a) The stem supports the plant and holds it upright. b) The stem transports water and nutrients from the roots. c) The stem transports food made by the leaves. d) The main stem branches out into smaller stems to support the leaves, flowers and fruit. e) Some plants use their stems for storage. f) Trees have thick, woody stems called trunks. 3. Roots a) Roots absorb water and nutrients. b) They help to support and anchor the plant firmly in the ground. c) There are breathing roots, clasping roots, prop roots and underground storage roots.