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8.4 science
Term | Definition |
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Gymnosperm | a seed plant that produces naked seeds |
Cone | gymnosperm reproductive structures |
Ovule | a structure that contains an egg cell |
Pollination | the transfer of pollen from a male reproductive structure to a female reproductive structure |
Angiosperm | flowering plants |
Flower | the reproductive structure of an angiosperm |
Sepals | protect the developing flower and are often green |
Petals | most colorful parts of a flower |
Stamens | the male reproductive parts of a flower |
Pistils | the female reproductive parts of a flower |
Ovary | protects the seeds as they develop |
Fruit | a ripened ovary and other structures that include one or more seeds |
Monocots | angiosperms that have only one seed leaf |
Dicots | produce seeds with two seed leaves |