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Chap. 1 les. 3 and 4
| 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. |