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Plant Structure Quiz
Stack for Plant Structures Quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Root Cap | A structure that covers the tip of a root, protecting it from injury as the root grows through soil. |
| Cambium | A layer of cells in a plant that produces new phloem and xylem cells. |
| Stoma | A small opening on the underside of a leaf through which O2, H20, and CO2 move through. |
| 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. |
| Flower | the reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants. |
| Sepal | A leaf-like structure and protects the bud of a flower. |
| Petal | A colorful, leaf-like structure of some flowers. |
| Stamen | The male reproductive part of a flower. |
| Pistil | The female reproductive part of a flower. |
| Ovary | A plant structure in seed plants that produces the female gametophyte, which contains an egg cell. |