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Plant Structures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stoma | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move |
| Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plant’s 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. |
| What are the 3 functions of roots | Anchor a plant, absorb water and minerals, and sometimes store food |
| What are the 2 functions of stems | Carries substances between plant’s roots and leaves, Provides support |
| What is the function of leaves | Capture the sun’s energy to carry out photosynthesis |
| What are the three basic types of a seed | Embryo, stored food, and a seed coat |
| What are three ways a seed can be dispersed | When animals eat fruits, when the seeds fall off into a new area, and when the wind disperses light seeds |
| Can you label the structures of a flower | Sepals, Petals, Stamens, pistils |
| What does each part of the flower do? | Sepal: Protect the developing flower, Petals: look pretty :), Stamens: male reproductive part, Pistils: Female reproductive part |