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Chapter 3
Lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | The surface layers of the leaf that have small openings or pores. |
| Transpiration | The process by which water evaporates from a plant’s leaf. |
| Germination | When the embryo begins to grow again and pushes out of the seed. |
| The 3 functions of a root. | Roots anchor a plant in the ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil. |
| Respiration | The physical act of breathing and the cellular process of converting nutrients into energy. |
| Flower | The reproductive part of plant that contains its male and female organs, enabling it to produce seeds |
| Pollination | The process of transferring pollen from male part a flower to a female part, which allows fertilization and the production of seeds and fruit. |
| 2 functions of a stem | Food, transporting water. |
| The basic function of stems. | Photosynthesis, gas exchange, transportation, and storage. |
| The difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. | Photosynthesis uses light energy and cellular respiration breaks down glucose and oxygen. |
| The three ways a seed can be dispersed. | Wind, water, and animals. |
| The basic parts of a flower. | Sepals, petals, stamens, male reproductive part, and carpels or pistil, and female reproductive part. |
| What each part of the flower does. | Sepals protect the bud, while petals attract pollinators like insects and birds. |