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4.2 Plants Review
Plants
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| flower | makes the seeds; attracts birds and bees |
| stem | provides support; allows for the movement of water and nutrients throught the plant. |
| leaves | chlorophyll located here absorbs sunlight and makes food for the plant; Photosynthesis occurs here |
| roots | anchors the plant to the ground and takes in water and nutrients from the soil |
| petal | the colorful, scented part of the flower that attracts birds and bees so pollination can occur |
| sepal | the small leaves that protect the developing flower |
| stamen | the male part of the flower involved in reproduction |
| pollen | the orange, yellow dusty substance produced by the stamen |
| seeds/ovule | these form in the ovary after being fertilized by the pollen |
| pistil | the female part of the flower involved in reproduction |
| stigma | the sticky uppermost part of the pistil |
| carbon dioxide | plants take this in during photosynthesis |
| oxygen | plants release this after photosynthesis |
| pollination | the transfer of pollen from the stamen to the stigma; reproductive process of flowering plants |
| dormancy | the period of suspended life process in plants brought on by a change in the environment |
| chlorophyll | the green pigment (color) in the plant; is used during photosynthesis to make food for the plant |