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Ajani S.
Chapter 3 lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small opening on the underside of the leaf through which oxygen water 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 of the female reproductive sections 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 carry 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 creates energy and cellular respiration expels energy |
| List, the three ways of seeds can be dispersed | The seeds can be dispersed by attaching to fruit, clothing and water |
| Label the basic parts of a flower | Sepals, petals, stamens and pistils |
| Describe what each part of the flower does | The sepal protects the flower, petals attracts pollinators, stamen is the male reproductive part and the pistil is the female part |