Chapter 28, Problem 5SQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Which part of the plant is the tomato.

Concept introduction: The plant body consists of a root system and shoots system. The roots are formed under the soil, and the upper part forms a shoot that gives rise to a leaf, stem, flower, and fruit. The root anchors the plant to the soil and transports minerals and water and stores food. The leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and help in exchange of gases with the atmosphere and to dissipate the heat.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Which part of the plant is the apple.

Concept introduction: The plant body consists of a root system and shoot system. The roots are formed under the soil, and the upper part forms a shoot that gives rise to a leaf, stem, flower, and fruit. The root anchors the plant to the soil and transports minerals and water and stores food. The leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and help in exchange of gases with the atmosphere and to dissipate the heat.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Which part of the plant is the spinach.

Concept introduction: The plant body consists of a root system and shoot system. The roots are formed under the soil, and the upper part forms a shoot that gives rise to a leaf, stem, flower, and fruit. The root anchors the plant to the soil and transports minerals and water and stores food. The leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and help in exchange of gases with the atmosphere and to dissipate the heat.

d.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Which part of the plant is the sweet potato.

Concept introduction: The plant body consists of a root system and shoot system. The roots are formed under the soil, and the upper part forms a shoot that gives rise to a leaf, stem, flower, and fruit. The root anchors the plant to the soil and transports minerals and water and stores food. The leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and help in exchange of gases with the atmosphere and to dissipate the heat.

e.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Which part of the plant is the black bean.

Concept introduction: The plant body consists of a root system and shoot system. The roots are formed under the soil, and the upper part forms a shoot that gives rise to a leaf, stem, flower, and fruit. The root anchors the plant to the soil and transports minerals and water and stores food. The leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and help in exchange of gases with the atmosphere and to dissipate the heat.