NCERT Book Class 7 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 10 Life Processes in Plants

Life Processes
10 in Plants
In Grade 6, we learnt that all living beings grow and need food
for their growth. Also, in the previous chapter, we discussed the
process through which animals obtain nutrition.
We know that animals eat food to grow, but what about
plants? Have you ever seen plants eating food like animals do?
As animals grow, their size and weight usually increase, and their
bodies undergo various changes. What changes do you notice in
plants when they grow?
We learnt that food provides nutrients like carbohydrates,
fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which, along with water,
are all essential for growth. Let us explore how plants obtain
nutrients for their growth.