Plant Parts And Animal Products As Food
Key Notes :
Plant Parts as Food
- Roots:
- Example: Carrots, beets, and radishes.
- Function: Store nutrients and energy for the plant.
2. Stems:
- Example: Celery, asparagus.
- Function: Support the plant and transport nutrients and water.
3. Leaves:
- Example: Lettuce, spinach, and cabbage.
- Function: Perform photosynthesis and can be consumed as vegetables.
4. Flowers:
Example: Broccoli, cauliflower.
- Function: Reproductive parts of the plant, can be eaten as vegetables.
5. Fruits:
- Example: Apples, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- Function: Protect seeds and often eaten for their sweet or savory flavors.
6. Seeds:
- Example: Beans, corn, nuts.
- Function: Reproduce the plant, high in nutrients and can be eaten as food.
Animal Products as Food
1. Meat:
- Example: Beef, chicken, pork.
- Source: Comes from muscles and other tissues of animals.
- Nutritional Value: High in protein and essential nutrients.
2. Milk:
- Example: Cow’s milk, goat’s milk.
- Source: Produced by mammals.
- Nutritional Value: Provides calcium, vitamins, and protein.
3. Eggs:
Example: Chicken eggs, duck eggs.
Source: Produced by birds.
Nutritional Value: High in protein and essential vitamins.
4. Cheese:
- Example: Cheddar, mozzarella.
- Source: Made from milk through a process of curdling and aging.
- Nutritional Value: Contains protein and calcium.
5. Butter:
- Example: Made from churning cream.
- Source: Derived from milk.
- Nutritional Value: Provides fat and calories.
Summary
- Plant Parts: Various parts of plants like roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds are consumed for their nutrients and flavors.
- Animal Products: Includes meat, milk, eggs, cheese, and butter, which provide essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
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