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Plant Structures
Chapter 3 Lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | 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 system of angiosperm |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures in plants. |
| What are the 3 functions of roots? | Anchors plant in the ground, absorbs water and minerals from the soil, occasionally stores food. |
| What are the 2 functions of stems? | Carrying substances between the plant's roots and leaves. Also provides support and holds up the leaves which then can be exposed to the sun. |
| What are the 2 functions of stems? | Carrying substances between the plant's roots and leaves. Also provides support and holds up the leaves which then can be exposed to the sun. |
| What is the function of a leaf? | Capturing sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. |
| What is the function of a leaf? | Capturing sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. |
| What are the three basic parts of a seed? | The embryo, stored food, and a seed coat. |
| What are the three basic parts of a seed? | The embryo, stored food, and a seed coat. |
| Know and be able to label the structures of a flower. | Sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils. |
| What are three ways a seed can be dispersed? | In a fruit that animal has eaten and has been deposited somewhere else, enclosed in barblike structures that hook on to clothing, and with water. |
| What does each part of the flower do? | Sepals protect the developing flower, Petals are colorful and stand out, |
| Know and be able to label the structures of a flower. | Sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils. |
| What does each part of the flower do? | Sepals protect the developing flower, petals are colorful and stand out, stamens are the male reproductive parts, and pistils are the female reproductive parts. |