They are thebase of thefood chain,supporting allother life forms.Some havexylem andphloem (liketrees), whileothers don’t(like mosses).Most plantsmake foodinstead ofrelying onothers.Their cells aresurrounded bya rigid wallmade ofcellulose.Plants bendtoward light,respond togravity, andreact to touchor water.Some growfrom seeds(mango, rice),others fromspores (ferns,mosses).Many animalslive on orwithin plants(like birds intrees).They have twolife cyclestages:sporophyte andgametophyte.PhotosynthesizesPlants aremade upof manycells.Rootshold thesoil firmlyin place.Absorbswater andnutrientsfrom the soilPlants stayfixed in oneplace and donot movearound.ProducesoxygenThey growthroughout theirlifetime,especially atthe tips of rootsand shoots.Plants adjust todeserts,wetlands,forests, oraquatichabitats.Floweringplants oftenbear fruitsthat protectseeds.Reproducessexually orasexuallyHas roots,stems,andleavesContainchlorophyll –Green pigmentneeded forphotosynthesis.Can becategorized asaflowering ornonfloweringplantNeedssunlightforenergySome plantsstore starch orwater in roots,stems, or leaves(e.g., carrots,potatoes, cacti).Provideshabitat andfood foranimalsThey are thebase of thefood chain,supporting allother life forms.Some havexylem andphloem (liketrees), whileothers don’t(like mosses).Most plantsmake foodinstead ofrelying onothers.Their cells aresurrounded bya rigid wallmade ofcellulose.Plants bendtoward light,respond togravity, andreact to touchor water.Some growfrom seeds(mango, rice),others fromspores (ferns,mosses).Many animalslive on orwithin plants(like birds intrees).They have twolife cyclestages:sporophyte andgametophyte.PhotosynthesizesPlants aremade upof manycells.Rootshold thesoil firmlyin place.Absorbswater andnutrientsfrom the soilPlants stayfixed in oneplace and donot movearound.ProducesoxygenThey growthroughout theirlifetime,especially atthe tips of rootsand shoots.Plants adjust todeserts,wetlands,forests, oraquatichabitats.Floweringplants oftenbear fruitsthat protectseeds.Reproducessexually orasexuallyHas roots,stems,andleavesContainchlorophyll –Green pigmentneeded forphotosynthesis.Can becategorized asaflowering ornonfloweringplantNeedssunlightforenergySome plantsstore starch orwater in roots,stems, or leaves(e.g., carrots,potatoes, cacti).Provideshabitat andfood foranimals

Plant Characteristics Bingo - Call List

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  1. They are the base of the food chain, supporting all other life forms.
  2. Some have xylem and phloem (like trees), while others don’t (like mosses).
  3. Most plants make food instead of relying on others.
  4. Their cells are surrounded by a rigid wall made of cellulose.
  5. Plants bend toward light, respond to gravity, and react to touch or water.
  6. Some grow from seeds (mango, rice), others from spores (ferns, mosses).
  7. Many animals live on or within plants (like birds in trees).
  8. They have two life cycle stages: sporophyte and gametophyte.
  9. Photosynthesizes
  10. Plants are made up of many cells.
  11. Roots hold the soil firmly in place.
  12. Absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
  13. Plants stay fixed in one place and do not move around.
  14. Produces oxygen
  15. They grow throughout their lifetime, especially at the tips of roots and shoots.
  16. Plants adjust to deserts, wetlands, forests, or aquatic habitats.
  17. Flowering plants often bear fruits that protect seeds.
  18. Reproduces sexually or asexually
  19. Has roots, stems, and leaves
  20. Contain chlorophyll – Green pigment needed for photosynthesis.
  21. Can be categorized as a flowering or nonflowering plant
  22. Needs sunlight for energy
  23. Some plants store starch or water in roots, stems, or leaves (e.g., carrots, potatoes, cacti).
  24. Provides habitat and food for animals