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8.4 science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |