Question

How do the plant structures in the model interact? Select all that apply.

Select sc-1|RESPONSE
The roots anchor the plant into the soil, while the stem is involved in transporting glucose.

Select sc-2|RESPONSE
The stem anchors the plant into the soil, while the leaves collect water to send to the roots.

Select sc-1770391132179|RESPONSE
The leaves are the site of photosynthesis and where glucose is produced to be transported to the rest of the plant.

Select sc-1770391141980|RESPONSE
The roots absorb water and minerals that are transferred to the stem; the stem transfers water and minerals to the leaves.

Select sc-1770391111663|RESPONSE
The leaves, stem, and roots each have vascular tissue that support transport in the plant.

Answer 1

Selected: sc-1, sc-1770391132179, sc-1770391141980, sc-1770391111663

Brief reasons:
- sc-1: Roots anchor the plant (true); the stem contains phloem and does transport glucose (sugars) — true.
- sc-1770391132179: Leaves are the primary site of photosynthesis and produce glucose — true.
- sc-1770391141980: Roots absorb water/minerals, which travel via xylem through the stem to the leaves — true.
- sc-1770391111663: Leaves, stem, and roots all contain vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) for transport — true.

Not selected:
- sc-2 is incorrect because anchoring is the roots’ role (not the stem) and leaves do not collect water to send to roots.