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Plant structures
Ch3 L3
| 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 of which water is lost through a plant's leaf. |
| Embryo | 1. The young organism that develops from a zygote. 2. A developing human during the first eight weeks after fertilization. has occurred. |
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants. |
| Describe the 3 functions of roots. | Roots anchor in the ground, absorb water, and sometimes store food. |
| Describe the 2 functions of stems. | The stem carries substances between the plants roots and leaves. The stem also provides support for the plant’s and hold up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun. |
| Describe the function of leaves | Leaves capture the sun's energy and carry out the food – making process of photosynthesis. |
| Describe the 3 basic parts of a seed. | Inside a seed is a particular developed plant. If a seed lands in an area where conditions are favorable, the plant sprouts of the seed and begins to grow. |
| What are 3 ways a seed can be dispersed. | When animals eat them, seeds can be the hook on onto fur or clothing, and water. |
| Be able to label the structures of a flower. | |
| Know what each part of the flower does. | A typical flower contains sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils. |