Basics of Plants

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What is the main function of the roots in a plant?
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The main function of roots is to anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
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What process do plants use to make their own food?
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Plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.
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What part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
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The leaves are primarily responsible for photosynthesis.
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What do we call the green pigment found in plants' leaves?
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The green pigment is called chlorophyll.
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What is the term for plants that lose their leaves annually?
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Plants that lose their leaves annually are called deciduous plants.
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What do plants release into the air as a byproduct of photosynthesis?
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Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
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What structures inside the plant cell perform photosynthesis?
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Chloroplasts inside the plant cell perform photosynthesis.
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What is the purpose of the stem in a plant?
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The stem supports the plant and transports nutrients and water between the roots and leaves.
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How do cacti adapt to dry environments?
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Cacti have thick stems to store water and spines to reduce water loss.
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What is transpiration in plants?
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Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, like leaves.
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What are the two main types of roots?
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The two main types of roots are taproots and fibrous roots.
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What part of the plant develops into seeds?
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The ovules develop into seeds inside a plant's ovary.
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What is pollination?
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Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts.
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How do plants reproduce?
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Plants can reproduce sexually through seeds and asexually through methods like runners or cuttings.
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What role do flowers play in a plant's life cycle?
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Flowers are the reproductive structures that produce seeds for the plant.
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