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Plant Growth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. germinates | Sprouts and begins to grow |
| 2. dormancy | State of lower activity during cold seasons |
| 3. fibrous roots | Long, shallow roots |
| 4. taproots | Deep roots that have tiny hairs to absorb water and nutrients |
| 5. transpiration | Process by which leaves give off water |
| 6. spores | Tiny cells from which some plants germinate |
| 7. tuber | Swollen underground stem |
| 8. nutrients | Substances that all living things need to grow |
| 9. pistil | Part of a flower that collects the pollen |
| 10. photosynthesis | The process that makes food in a plant |
| 11. carbon dioxide | Gas breathed out by animals |
| 12. stamen | Part of a flower that makes pollen |
| 13. pollination | Pollen is carried from a stamen to a pistil |