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Plant Strucutres
CH 3 L3
| Question, Term | Answer, Definiton |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small openings, or pores called stomata open and close to control when gases enter and leave the leaf |
| Transpiration | Water evaporates from a plant’s leaves is called transpiration |
| Embryo | The young plant that develops from the zygote, or fertilized egg, is called the embryo |
| Germination | Germination occurs when the embryo begins to grow again |
| Flower | A typical flower contains contains sepals, petals, stamens , and pistils |
| Pollination | Pollination is the transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures |
| Describe the the 3 functions of roots | Roots anchor a plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, and sometimes store food |
| Describe the two functions of stems | The stem carries substances between the plant’s roots and leaves. The stem also provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun |
| Describe the function of leaves | Leaves capture the sun’s energy and carry out the food-making process of photosynthesis |
| Describe the three basic parts of a seed | The three basic parts of a seed are Stoma Cuticle Chloroplasts |
| Three ways a seed can be dispersed | After seeds form, they are usually scattered. The scattering of seeds is called seed dispersal |
| Know and be able to label the structures of a flower | A typical flower contains sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils |
| Know what each part of the flower does | Sepals protect the developing flower mostly green When the sepals fold back, they reveal the flower’s colorful, leaflike petals The stamens are the male reproductive parts The sticky tip of a pistil connects the stigma to part of the flower |