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Science Chapter 3
Science Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| microscope | an instrument that uses lenses and light to make it easier to see small objects |
| pollination | the process by which pollen is carried to the pistil of the flower |
| cell membrane | the thin covering of a cell |
| pistil | the part in a flower where seeds are formed |
| stamen | the part of a flower that produces pollen |
| nucleus | the control center of the cell |
| carbon dioxide | a colorless and odorless gas that humans and animals breath out and plants take in |
| chloroplasts | the tiny green parts inside a plant cell |
| cytoplasm | the jelly like material that fills the inside of a plant cell |
| chlorophyll | the green coloring in a plant that captures the sun's energy |
| heredity | the passage of characteristics from parent to offspring |
| germinate | sprout or begin to grow |
| pollen | a fine powder in a flower that is need to make seeds |