The plant draws up water from the root
The Leaves take CO2 from the air
The plant uses energy of sunlight to turn water and CO2 into sugars and oxygen .
"the plant releases oxygen and uses sugars to grow "
Xylem vessels carry water and minerals from the root of the plant to its leaves .
Purpose of the book
Hollow tubes
They are in a root , as stem and a leaf.
Have strong, hard walls
They help to support the plant.
Wood is made up of Xylem Vessels .
Clorophil : Green pigment , it captures energy from the light.
Structure : Veins - Carry water to the cells in the leaf and Leaf stalks : Attach the leaf to the plant.
Inside Structure : Waxy Layer - Upper Epidermis - Lower Epidermis - Palisade Layer - Spongy Layer - Stoma .
Usually underground.
Functions : Absorb water and minerals from the soil - Anchor the plant firmly in the ground - foods are stored.