Parts and functions of a plant loop cards

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roots
They absorb
water and
minerals from the
soil. They also
anchor the plant.
Usually green.
Makes food for
the plant from
sunlight and CO
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petals
They attract
insects to the
flower.
They release
pollen to brush
against insects
when they land
on the flower.
leaf
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Parts and functions of a plant loop cards
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sepals
They protect the
flower while
it is still growing
from a bud.
It is a bit like an
animal egg.
It becomes the
fruit or seed
after fertilisation.
stem
It transports water
around the plant.
ovule
anther
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