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Plants Lesson 1-6
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LESSON 1 | |
| chlorophyll | A green photosynthetic pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria. |
| photosynthesis | The process by which plants and other autotrophs capture and use light energy to make to make food from carbon dioxide and water. |
| tissue | A group of similar cells that perform a specific function. |
| chloroplast | An organelle in the cells of plants and some other organisms that captures energy from sunlight and changes it to an energy form that cells can use in making food. |
| vacuole | A sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and other materials. |
| cuticle | The waxy, waterproof layer that covers the leaves and stems of most plants. |
| vascular tissue | The internal transporting tissue in some plants that is made up of tube-like structures that carry water, food, and minerals. |