1. Plant Functions What do stems & leaves do for a plant???

2. Stems

3. Transport of Materials Phloem (2) – Carries sugars (food) up & down in plant Xylem (1) – Carries water & mineral up from roots to all parts of plants

4. Leaves

5. Photosynthesis Leaves collect sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make sugar (food) for the plant The chemical equation for this process is 6 H2O + 6 CO2 C6H12O6 + 6 O2 sugar Sun energy

6. Respiration Leaves break down sugars to get energy This process releases excess water as waste The chemical equation is C6H12O6 + 6 O2 energy + 6 H2O + 6 CO2 Energy released To help plant grow sugar

7. Transpiration Taking in CO2 and releasing O2 and H2O as waste products after respiration