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I. LEAVES
I. Leaves-Functions
1. Trap light energy Photosynthesis
2. Producing sugar 3. Breathing-Exchange of gases: O2 and CO2
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
LeavesStructure
Wide
Help get carbon dioxide from bottom to top of leaf for photosynthesis
Leaf structure
Greener on top
Stoma position
oxygen
Provided plant is photosynthesising
Carbon dioxide
When it is light the plant needs CO2 for photosynthesis so the stoma open
II.
STEMS
II. STEMS-Functions
A stem is a plant organ which: 1. Moves water and food between the roots and the leaves. 2. Helps support leaves and flowers.
Stems-Types
-There are two kinds of stems: 1. Green stems-flexible, soft, do photosynthesis (flowers). 2. Woody stems-hard (trees). Bark is made out of phloem cells. The growth rings in a tree are made out of xylem cells.
Stem Types
Green Stem Woody Stems
1. Xylem: carries water from the roots to rest of the plant. 2. Phloem: carries sugar from the leaves to rest of the plant.
III.ROOTS
ROOTS-FUNCTIONS
1. Hold-plant in position 2. Absorb-water and minerals from the soil
1. Root Hairs-increase surface area for water intake
IV. Flowers
Flowers-Functions
1. Help with reproduction. 2. Attract Pollinators
1. Bees, etc
3. Protect/Hold/Spread seeds
Pollination
Process of getting pollen from one plant in contact with egg from another plant. Pollinators are used such as bees and birds.
Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants still go through photosynthesis. They eat bugs etc. to get nutrients such as Nitrogen. Usually in harsh environments with poor soil.