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Plants
Structures and functions
Term | Definition |
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germinate | When a seeds starts to grow. |
cotyledon | Primary source of energy for seedlings. |
stoma | Opening in leaves that allow gases in and out. |
guard cells | Control the size of the openings in leaves. |
monocot | A seed with one cotyledon. |
dicot | A seed with two cotyledons. |
transpiration | Delivering water to all cells, and evaporation of water from plant leaves. |
flower | Used by plants for reproduction. |
gravity | How roots know to grow down. |
water, carbon dioxide, sunlight | Ingredients plants need to make oxygen. |
seed coat | Hard, outer covering of a seed. |
embryo | Part of a seed that develops into a plant. |
root | First part of a plant to appear from a sprouting seed. |
pollination | Transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. |
xylem | Vascular tissue in plants that transports water and minerals from the roots to other structures in a plant. |
phloem | Vascular tissue in plants that take sugars to all parts of the plant. |
chlorophyll | Found in chloroplasts. Capture energy from sunlight. |
photosynthesis | The process where plants convert light energy into chemical energy. |
roots, shoots. leafs | The order parts of plants appear when they start to grow. |
pistil | Female part of the plant. |
stamen | Male parts of a plant. |
anther | Where pollen grains form. |
petal | Visible, often colorful part of plant that attracts pollinators. |
sepal | Encloses the bud, then supports the flower. |
stigma | The tip of the pistil. |
ovary | Contains ovules where eggs are stored. |
leaves | An organ that makes food for the plant through photosynthesis. |