Term | Definition |
transpiration | the loss of water through a plant's leaves |
vascular | Contains tubes or vessels |
photosynthesis | the process of making food 3 raw materials: water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide. |
cellular respiration | the energy is released when cells use oxygen to break down sugars in the process of ______. |
xylem | is a series of tubes that moves water and minerals up the stem. |
nonvascular | plants that do not have vascular tissue. |
cortex | is the layer located right under the epidermis. |
angiosperm | is a seed plant that does not produce a flower. |
gymnosperm | is a seed plant that produces flowers. |
roots | function: absorb water and minerals, store food, and anchor the plant. |
stems | function: to provide support, and serve as a transport system. types: soft and woody |
cambium | separates the xylem and phloem |
phloem | moves sugars that are made in the plant's leaves to other parts of the plant. |
epidermis | is related to the root and it is the outer layer of the root. |
asymmetrical | body plan that cannot be divided into mirror images. |
radial symmetry | is a body plan in which all parts of an organism are arranged around a central point. |
marsupial | is a pouched mammal. |
placental mammal | is a mammal that developed inside its mother. |
bilateral symmetry | is a body plan in which an organism can be divided along only one plane of their body to produce 2 mirror images. |
monotreme | is a mammal that lays eggs. |
aerial roots | roots above the ground. |