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Plant Structure
Term | Definition |
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Root Cap | A structure that covers the tip of a root, protecting the root from injurys as the root grows through soil. |
Embryo | The young organism that developes from a zygote. |
Sepal | A leaflike structure that encloses and protects the bud of a flower. |
Cambium | A layer of cells in aplantg that produces new pholem and zylem cells. |
Germination | The sprouting of the embyro out of a seed; occurs when the embyro resumes its growth following dormancy. |
Petal | A colorful, leaflike structure of some flowers. |
Stamen | The male reproductive part of a flower. |
Stoma | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through oxygen, water, and carbon dioxidecan move (plural: stoma). |
Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
Pistil | The female reproductive part of a flower. |
Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plant's leaves. |
Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants. |
Ovary | A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develope . |