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Classifying plants
Ch.3 L2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 a plant in the ground. 2. Absorb water and minerals from the soil. 3. And sometimes store food. |
| What are the 2 functions of stems? | 1. The stem carries substances between the plants roots and leaves. 2. The stem also provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves so they. are exposed to the sun. |
| What is the function of leaves? | Leaves capture the sun’s energy and carry 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. Some plants eject their seeds 2. Some seeds hook on to clothing and fall off in a new area 3. Sometimes the wind disperses the seeds |
| What are the structures of a flower? | A typical flower contains sepals, petals, stamens, and pistols. |
| What does each part of the flower do? | Sepals and petals= protect the developing flower Stamens= are the male reproductive parts. Pistols= are found in the center of most flowers. |