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Plant Structures
Ch.3 L3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small opening on the under side 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 funtions of roots? | Roots anchor a plants to the ground,absorb water and minerals,and store food |
| What are the 2 functions of stems? | The stem supports the plant in staying up, and carry substances between the plant's root and leaves |
| What are the functions of leaves? | Leaves capture the sun's energy and make it into photosynthesis |
| What are the 3 basic parts of a seed? | Embryo, stored food, and seed coat |
| What are 3 ways seeds can be dispersed? | Animals, fur or clothing, and through water |
| How to label the structures of a flower? | You have to label,sepals,petals,stamens, and pistils. |
| What does each part of the flower do? | Sepal-protect developing flower;Petals-colorful parts of flowers; Stamens-male reproductive parts;Pistils-female reproductive parts |