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Chapter 3 lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small openings on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can move. |
| Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plants leaves. |
| Germination | The sprouting of the embryo out of a seed; occurs when the embryo resumes its growth following dormancy. |
| Respiration | The process by which cells break down simple food molecules to release the energy they contain. |
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants. |
| List the three functions of roots. | Roots, anchor a plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, and sometimes store food. |
| List the two functions of stems. | The stem carries substances between the plants roots and leaves. The stem also provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun. |
| Describe the basic functions of leaves. | Leaves capture the suns energy and carry out the food making process of photosynthesis. |
| What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. | Photosynthesis is where they convert light to food. Cellular respire ration is where they release energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen. |
| List the three ways a seed can be dispersed. | 1) by animals 2)getting caught on things 3) by water |
| Label the basic parts of a flower. | Seee paper!!! And book!!!! |
| Describe what each part of the flower does. | Look at book!!!! |