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Classifying plants
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | surface layers of the leaf |
| transpiration | the process by which water is lost through a plants leaves |
| embryo | the young organism that develops from a zygote |
| germination | the sprouting of the embryo out of a seed; occurs when the embryo resumes its growth following dormancy |
| flower | the reproductive structure of an angiosperm |
| pollination | the transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants |
| 3 functions of roots | Absorb water, store food, and keep the plant stable |
| 2 functions of stems | Carries substances between the plants roots and leaves, and provides support for the plant |
| function of leaves | Photosynthesis |
| 3 basic parts of a seed | Seed coat, embryo, and endosperm |
| 3 ways a seed can be dispursed | Animals, wind, and water |
| Label the structure of a flower | Petals, sepals, stamen, and pistil |
| what each part of the flower does | Sepals - protect the bud Petals - attract pollinators Stamen - produces pollen Pistil - receives pollen |