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Ch. 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. This, typically, contains sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures. |
| Sepals | The leaf-like structures that enclose a flower when it is still a bud |
| Stamens | The male reproductive systems |
| Pistils | The female reproductive parts |
| Ovary | The hollow structure at the base of the flower |
| Embryo | The young plant that develops from the zygote, or fertilized egg |
| Germination | When the embryo begins to grow again and pushes out of the seed |
| Seed Coat | The outer covering of a seed |
| Transpiration | The process by which water evaporates from a plant's leaves |
| Stomata | Small openings in the surface layers of the leaf |
| Cambium | The layer of cells which divides to produce new phloem and xylem |