Functions of the Various Parts of Flowering Plant

Plants parts - Functions

• Root - Holds the plant firmly in the soil; absorbs water and mineral salt from the soil; stores food in some plants

•  Stem - Supports the plant ; holds the leaves KB the best position for receiving sunlight; conducts water and mineral salts from the roots to the leaves, and manufactured food from the leaves to the different parts of the plant; holds the flowers and fruits in the best position so that they are easily pollinated or dispersed respectively

• Leaves - Main photosynthesis organs

• flowers - Reproductive organs