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| What are the roots? | Roots are the underground foundation of the plant. |
| What is the function of the roots? | Roots keep the plant in the ground and bring it water and minerals. Some roots store food. |
| Where are the roots located? | The roots are located under the ground. |
| WHat are the 4 main parts of a flowering plant? | The four main parts of a flowering plant are roots, stem, leaves and flowers. |
| What are fibrous roots? | Fibrous roots are a system of branching roots |
| What are taproots? | A taproot is one main root that stores food. |
| What is the stem? | The stem is the part of the plant that connects the roots and the leaves. |
| What is the function of the stem? | The stem is the main part of the plant support (holding it up) above the ground. |
| What is inside the stem? | There are tubelike cells that carry water up from the roots and food down from the leaves inside a stem. |
| What are xylem cells? | Xylem cells carry water and minerals up from the roots and through the stems. |
| What are phloem cells? | Phloem cells carry sugars produced in the leaves down through the stem to the other parts of the plants. |
| What makes up the transport system of a plant? | Xylem and Phloem cells in the roots and stems make up the transport system of the plant. |
