Plants must be able to withstand forces in their environment. Roots keep plants attached to their habitat. Stems withstand forces of wind, water, gravity, and animals that could uproot or break them. The structure of leaves may show adaptations to resist destructive forces. Plants have special structures for obtaining water and nutrients, distributing them to all tissues, and using these materials to efficiently produce food.
Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Water and nutrients are distributed through the plant in vascular structures. Photosynthesis is a chemical process that convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen. D. Large amounts of moisture can be lost to the atmosphere by evaporation and transpiration. Special adaptations can reduce the loss in dry environments. Plants have special adaptations that allow them to reproduce successfully.