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Plant Structure
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Root cap | It protects the root from injury. |
| Cambium | It divides to produce new xylem and phloem in a woody stem. |
| Stoma | A small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move. |
| Transpiration | The process by which water evaporates from a plant's leaves. |
| Embryo | The young plant that develops from the zygote. |
| Germination | The sprouting of the embryo out of a seed. |
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures. |
| Sepal | Leaf-like structures that enclose the flower when it is still a bud. |
| Petal | The colorful, leaf-like structure of some flowers. |
| Stamen | The male reproductive parts. |
| Pistil | The female reproductive parts. |
| Ovary | A hollow structure that protects the seed as it develops. |