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Ch3 L3
Plant Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stomata | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move (plural: stomata). |
| 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? | 1. anchor the plant in the ground 2. absorbs water and minerals from the soil 3. SOMETIMES stores food |
| what are the 2 functions of leaves? | 1. carries substances between the plant's roots and leaves 2. provides support for the plants and holds up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun |
| what is the function of a leaf? | 1. captures the sun's energy 2. carries out the food - making process of photosynthesis |
| what are the 3 basic parts of a seed | 1. embryo 2. stored food 3. seed coat |
| what are the 3 ways a seed can be dispersed? | 1. when animals eat food it goes through their digestive system and disperse in a new area 2. they're enclosed in barblike structures that hook onto fur or clothing 3. water also disperses seeds that fall into oceans and rivers |
| what are the structures of a flower? | sepals, petals, stamens, pistils |
| what is each flower's part's function? | sepals: protect the developing flower petals: gives the flower color stamens: male productive parts pistils: female parts |