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Plant Systems Review

Review Terms over Plant Systems

TermDefinition
Stamen the male reproductive organ of a flower includes the filament and anther
Anther the part of a stamen that produces the pollen, male gamete
Pistil female reproductive organ of a flower
Stigma Sticky top of the style where pollen lands
Style connects stigma to ovary, pollen travels through it
Ovule the female gametes and becomes the seeds when fertilized
Petals some are brightly colored or scented to attract pollinators
Stomata Small openings on the underside of a leaf where gas exchange/water loss occurs
Guard Cell Pairs of cells that surround stomata that control the opening and closing
Xylem The vascular tissue that carries water upward from the roots to every part of a plant
Phloem The vascular tissue that moves nutrients (sugar) from the leaves to other areas of the plant
Shoot system consists of stems and leaves
Root system All of a plant's roots which anchor it in the soil, absorb and transport minerals and water, and store food.
Phototropism A growth response to light
Gravitropism/Geotropism A growth response to gravity
Thigmotropism A growth response to touch
Plant hormones Chemical messengers that impact a plant's ability to respond to it's environment
Hydrotropism A growth response to water
Transpiration The process where plants release water vapor into the atmosphere, through tiny pores called stomata on their leaves. Helps with water/mineral transport and cooling of the plant.
Ovary Produces ovules and becomes fruit (in fruiting plants)
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