Parts and Functions of a Plant, Study notes of Plant Morphology

Download Parts and Functions of a Plant and more Study notes Plant Morphology in PDF only on Docsity! Parts and Functions of a Plant leaf roots petal stem anther Roots Roots absorb minerals and water from the soil. The roots also help the plant anchor in the soil and stay upright. Leaf Leaves make food for the plant from carbon dioxide in the air and sunlight. Stems and Leaves Stems help support the plant and keep it upright. Water and food are taken up from the roots and transported through the stem. Leaves are very important as they make food for the plants. Leaves are made to catch the sunlight as plants need sunlight to make food. This process is called photosynthesis. Leaves come in all sizes and shapes. They have openings to allow carbon dioxide to enter. Leaves are usually green but some leaves are different colours. stem leaf Petal Petals attract insects to the plant. Plants need insects to bring pollen they have collected from other flowers so they can make seeds. Petals are bright colours to attract the insects.