Question

1. the parts of a bean plant work together to help the plant grow. the stem is the long, thin part of the plant that grows from the seed. the stem holds the plant up and carries water up and down the plant. the leaves on the plant get water from the stem. the leaves need water to make food for the plant. ***what does the stem do for the plant?

the stem makes food for the plant.
the stem carries water to the leaves.
the stem holds the seed in the ground.

1. a bean plant has a seed coat that covers the growing seed. the leaves and stem are curved like a hook when the young plant pushes out of the ground. this special shape keeps the young, soft leaves close to the strong stem where they can be protected, or kept safe. as the seed leaf pops out of the ground, the seed coat falls off. after a few days, if there is enough sunlight, the stem stands up all the way. ***why does the seed leaf stay close to the stem when the stem pushes out of the ground?

to keep the new leaves safe
to make the seed coat fall off
to take in enough sunlight

Explanation:

For question 27: The text states the stem carries water up/down the plant, and leaves get water from the stem. This matches the correct option.
For question 28: The text says the curved shape keeps young, soft leaves close to the strong stem for protection, which refers to keeping the new leaves safe.

Answer:

1. The stem carries water to the leaves.
2. To keep the new leaves safe