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Plants
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chlorophyll | A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria |
| monocot | An angiosperm that has only one seed leaf |
| dicot | An angiosperm that has two seed leaves |
| cuticle | A waxy covering on the surface of stems and leaves that prevents water from evaporating out |
| root | An organ in vascular plants that anchors the plant and enables it to absorb water and minerals from the soil. |
| stem | A vascular plant organ that helps plant stand tall and contains xylem and phloem |
| leaf | The major site of photosynthesis in most plants |
| pollen | A fine dust that contains the sperm of seed-producing plants |
| vascular plant | Plant that has specialized tubes for transporting water, minerals, and food throughout the plant |
| xylem | Vessels that transport water and dissolved substances from the roots throughout the plant |
| phloem | Tubes that move food from where it is made to other parts of the plant |
| pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants |
| germination | When a seed starts to sprout |
| fertilization | When a sperm meets an egg |
| conifers | A gymnosperm, or naked seed plant, that produces cones |
| zygote | The new cell that is formed after fertilization; will develop into a seed in plants |
| herbaceous stem | Stems that are soft, green, and flexible |
| woody stem | Stems that are hard and rigid, often brown in color |
| angiosperms | Plants that flower and produces fruit with 1 or more seeds |
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