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The part of the plant that usually grows underground is the __________.root__________ roots have a thick, main root and smaller branching roots.Taproot__________ roots consist of many thin roots that spread out from the base of the stem.FibrousThe __________ supports the branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits of the plant.stemThe flat, green part of the leaf is called the leaf blade or __________.lamina__________ are tiny openings on the underside of a leaf that help in gas exchange.StomataThe process by which plants make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide is called __________.photosynthesisPlants store food in the form of __________.starchThe green pigment in leaves that traps sunlight is __________.chlorophyllThe process by which plants release water vapor from their leaves is called __________.transpiration
__________ roots, like carrots, store food.StorageThe thick, central vein of a leaf is called the __________.midribThe __________ attaches the leaf blade to the stem.petiole__________ is a type of sugar that plants produce during photosynthesis.GlucosePlants take in __________ from the air through the stomata.carbon dioxidePlants release __________ into the air during photosynthesis.oxygen__________ from plants like cotton and jute are used to make clothes.Fibers__________ from trees like teak are used to make furniture.Wood__________ oil and olive oil are obtained from plants.Coconut__________ obtained from the Cinchona tree is used to treat malaria.Quinine
The __________ of some plants, like cactus, can make food.stemThe __________ plays an important role in the water cycle.transpirationThe __________ of the leaf helps in the transportation of food and water.petioleIf a plant is kept in the dark for a few days, it becomes weak because it cannot produce __________.food__________ is the primary root in taproot system.Primary root.__________ is the secondary root in taproot system.Secondary root.The ancient Egyptians made paper from the stem of the __________ plant.papyrusThe food made by the leaves is in the form of __________.glucoseThe food made by the leaves is stored in the form of __________.starchThe lower surface of the leaf has many tiny openings called __________.stomata
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Group 3: Challenging Concepts
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