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Plant structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stoma | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move |
| Transpiration | The process in by which water is lost through a plants 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 three functions of roots | Anchor a plant, absorb water and minerals, and sometimes store food |
| What are the 2 functions of stems | Carries substances between plants roots and leaves, provides support |
| What is the function of leaves | Captures the suns energy to carry out photosynthesis |
| What are 3 basic types of a seed | Embryo, stored food, seed coat |
| What are 3 ways a seed can be dispersed | When animals eat fruits, when the seeds fall off into a new area, and when the wind disperses light seeds |
| Can you label the structures of a flower | Sepals, petals, stamins, pistils |
| What does each part of a flower do | Sepal: protecting the developing flower, petals look goooood;), Stamens: male productive part, pistils: female reproductive |