Question

Below is a picture of a tomato plant. It is a multicellular organism with many parts that work together to keep the plant alive. Select at least four structures on the plant and describe how cells in those structures specialize to help the plant stay alive.

Answer 1

Roots: anchor the plant in soil and absorb water and minerals

Stem: Holds the plant upright and bear leaves, branches and fruits.

Leaves: Carry out photosynthesis to make food for other plant parts.

Flower: serves as organ of reproduction to maintain the continuity of the species.

Answer 2

1. Roots: anchor the plant in soil and absorb water and minerals

2: Stem: Holds the plant upright and bear leaves, branches and fruits.

3. Leaves: Carry out photosynthesis to make food for other plant parts.

4. Flower: serves as organ of reproduction to maintain the continuity of the species.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Roots: The cells of roots are specialized to penetrate the soil deep to anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals for nutrition of plants.

2: Stem: The cells of stem impart mechanical strength to keep the plant upright and bear leaves, branches and fruits.

3. Leaves: Cells of leaves have chlorophyll pigment to carry out photosynthesis to make food for other plant parts.

4. Flower: Some of the cells of flowers produce male and female gametes that fuse leading to seed formation. Seed germination maintains the continuity of the species.