5. Name of organ Monocots Dicots Coteledons = leaves of embryo One seed leaf Two seed leaves Stem thickness Don’t grow thicker yearly Grow thicker yearly
6. Name of plant organ Structure in monocots Structure in dicots Function of organ ROOTS One function of a root is to absorb water and nutrients. A second function is to anchor the plant to keep it from moving.
7. STEMS One function is to provide support A second is to transport water to leaves and sugars to root
8. Name of plant organ Structure in monocots Structure in dicots Function of organ LEAVES One function is to capture sunlight A second is to provide the function of photosynthesis in special organelles A third is to provide exchange for CO 2 and O 2 (carbon dioxide in and oxygen out)
9. Name of plant organ Structure in monocots Structure in dicots Function of organ FLOWERS AND FRUITS Sexual reproduction