Video title: Parts of a plant
Plants are very special because they have the almost unique ability to make their own food.
Plants start life as a seed that develops roots.
roots
The roots grow hairs that absorb nutrients and water from the soil.
Roots also anchor the plant to the ground and keep it securely in place.
roots
absorb nutrients and water
anchor plant to the ground
Shoots grow upwards from the seed and immediately head in search of light.
shoots
They grow into strong stems, which support the plant and hold it upright.
stem
Stems need to be strong, as they have to bear the weight of the leaves...
The flowers...
And the fruit.
Stems also transport water and nutrients up and down the plant.
stems
support the plant
transport water and nutrients
Leaves make food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis.
leaves
make food through photosynthesis
During photosynthesis leaves absorb sunlight and use its energy to help make carbohydrates...
light energy
carbohydrate
Which give the plant energy to grow.
Flowers are needed for reproduction, to make new plants.
flowers
needed for reproduction
They contain both the male and female parts of the plants that reproduce to make seeds.
The seeds fall into the soil ready to grow into new plants.
roots
stem
leaves
flowers
Plants start life as a seed that develops roots.
roots
The roots grow hairs that absorb nutrients and water from the soil.
Roots also anchor the plant to the ground and keep it securely in place.
roots
absorb nutrients and water
anchor plant to the ground
Shoots grow upwards from the seed and immediately head in search of light.
shoots
They grow into strong stems, which support the plant and hold it upright.
stem
Stems need to be strong, as they have to bear the weight of the leaves...
The flowers...
And the fruit.
Stems also transport water and nutrients up and down the plant.
stems
support the plant
transport water and nutrients
Leaves make food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis.
leaves
make food through photosynthesis
During photosynthesis leaves absorb sunlight and use its energy to help make carbohydrates...
light energy
carbohydrate
Which give the plant energy to grow.
Flowers are needed for reproduction, to make new plants.
flowers
needed for reproduction
They contain both the male and female parts of the plants that reproduce to make seeds.
The seeds fall into the soil ready to grow into new plants.
roots
stem
leaves
flowers
Learn all about the parts of a plant.
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