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Exploring the Wonders of Plant Parts

Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the correct term related to the parts of a plant. Use the provided word bank.

stomata

xylem

epidermis

fruit

stem

phloem

roots

flowers

seed

leaves

The primary function of the is to anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Photosynthesis primarily takes place in the , which are typically green due to chlorophyll.

The provides structural support for the plant and transports water and nutrients between the roots and leaves.

Many plants produce colorful and fragrant to attract pollinators.

After fertilization, the ovary of a flower often develops into a , which contains seeds.

A plant's reproductive structure, containing an embryo, food supply, and protective outer coat, is called a .

Small pores on the surface of leaves, called , regulate gas exchange, including carbon dioxide intake and oxygen release.

The is the specialized tissue responsible for transporting sugars produced during photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Water and dissolved minerals are transported from the roots to the rest of the plant through the .

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The outermost protective layer of a plant, covering the leaves, stem, and roots, is the .