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U14 L1 Vocabulary
NCVPS Biology Unit 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Xylem | Transports water up the stem of a vascular plant. |
| Phloem | Transports food (glucose) down from the leaves to the roots of a plant. |
| Petals | Brightly colored parts of plants to attract pollinators like insects or birds. |
| Stem | Vascular tissue of plants - helps to transport water and nutrients up and down the plant. |
| Leaves | The major site of photosynthesis for a plant. Absorbs sunlight. |
| Angiosperm | A vascular plant that produces flowers. |
| Gymnosperm | A vascular plant that produces cones (conifers) |
| Pollination | The process of pollen being transferred from one plant to another. |
| Vascular Tissue | Specialized cells that transport water and nutrients throughout a plant. |
| Stomata | Openings in the leaf that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit during photosynthesis. |
| Moss | An example of a non-vascular plant. |