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What is a plant?

Part of The World Around UsPlants

Take a closer look at the structure of plants.

The different parts of a plant have different functions.

  • The roots of a plant take up water and nutrients from the soil. The roots also keep the plant steady and upright in the soil.
  • The stem carries water and nutrients to different parts of the plant.
  • The leaves use light from the sun, along with carbon dioxide from the air and water to make food for the plant. This process is called photosynthesis.
  • Some plants have flowers. These are involved in reproduction and produce seeds from which new plants grow.

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