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Plant structures
Plant Structures Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Root Cap | A structure that covers the tip of the root, protecting the root from injury as the root grows through the soil |
| Cambium | A layer of cells in a plant that produces new phloem and xylem cells |
| Stoma | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move |
| Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plant's leaves |
| Embryo | The young organism that develops from a zygote |
| Germination | The sprouting of the embryo out of a seed, occurs when the embryo resumes its growth following dormancy |
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants |
| Sepal | A leaflike structure that encloses and protects the bud of a flower |
| Petal | A colorful, leaflike structure of some flowers |
| Stamen | The male reproductive part of a flower |
| Pistil | The female reproductive part of a flower |
| Ovary | A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop |
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