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Chapter 3 Lesson 1
Term | Definition |
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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 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 material. |
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 tubelike structures that carry water, food, and minerals. |
Are all plants autotrophs or heterotrophs? | Autotrophs |
Do autotrophs produce there own food? | yes |
Do most plants contain many cells or few? | many |
All plants cell are surrounded by___________. | cell walls |
What are the 5 things plants need to survive on land? | 1. obtain water 2. retain water 3. support their bodies 4. transport materials 5. reproduce |