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Science Ch 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chloryphyll | green pigment found in chloroplasts of plants |
| photosynthesis | plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make oxygen and food (sugar) |
| tissue | group of similar cells performing specific function |
| chloroplast | structure in plant cells where food is made |
| vacuole | storage sac |
| cuticle | waxy, waterproof layer |
| vascular tissue | tubelike structures inside plant that move food, water, and minerals |
| root cap | protects root from injury as it grows in soil |
| cambium | layer of cells in plant that divide to produce new xylem and phloem |
| stomata | small opening on underside of leaf for gas exchange |
| transpiration | process which water evaporates from leaves |
| embryo | young plant that develops from the zygote |
| germination | embryo begins to grow again and pushes out of seed |
| flower | reproductive structure of angiosperm |
| pollination | transfer of pollen from male to female structures |
| sepals | leaflike structure that encloses and protects bud of a flower |
| petals | colorful, leaflike structure |
| stamens | male reproductive parts |
| pistils | female reproductive parts |
| ovary | protects seeds as they develop |