Plant Study Guide

Science Review

SOL 1.4 Plant Parts

·         Plants have basic needs, including food, air, water, light, and a place to grow.

·         Plants have different structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction.

·         The functions of plant parts include

·         roots holding plants in place and absorbing water

·         seeds making new plants

·         leaves making food for the plant

·         stems holding the plants upright and transporting materials up and down the plant.

·         Plants can be categorized by their different characteristics, such as

·         edible/nonedible

·         flowering/nonflowering

·         evergreen/deciduous.