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First of all, ? A plant cannot be defined in a statement without excluding some plants, or including some animals. A plant is characterized by being able to produce its own food from water, minerals, and carbon dioxide from a process known as photosynthesis. Pho ....

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.... stems, and leaves. Roots anchor the plant into the ground and they also gather minerals and water from the ground. Roots usually grow under ground and downward. Roots have tiny “hairs” which increase the surface of the roots, which results in more gathering of minerals and water. Stems are usually above ground, grow upward, and usually have leaves. Plants that do not have leaves generally use the stem as the photosynthetic surface, like cacti. Leaves are still the most common photosynthetic surface on plants, though. Leaves absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Some leaves of plants have spines or thorns to provide them with protect ....