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Getting to Know Plants

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Science Class 6

Plants are classified into three main types based on their structure:
1. **Herbs**: Small, non-woody plants like mint, coriander.
2. **Shrubs**: Medium-sized plants with woody stems like rose, hibiscus.
3. **Trees**: Large plants with thick, strong stems like neem, mango.

- **Parts of a Plant**:
- Root: Absorbs water and nutrients (tap root in mango, fibrous root in grass).
- Stem: Transports water and food.
- Leaf: Helps in photosynthesis.
- Flower: Reproductive part.

- **Importance of Plants**: They provide oxygen, food, and shelter.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Classify plants based on size and give examples.
2. Explain the functions of different parts of a plant.
3. What is the difference between tap roots and fibrous roots?
4. How does photosynthesis help sustain life on Earth?
5. What is the role of flowers in the life cycle of a plant?

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