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Ainsley’s 3.3
1st period
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | The surface layers of the leaf have small openings, or spores. |
| Transcription | The process by which water evaporates from 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 of breaking down food to release energy. |
| 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 provides support for the plant, and also holds up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun. It also carries substances between the plants roots and leaves. |
| Describe the basic function of leaves. | Leaves capture the sun's energy and carries out the food-making process of photosynthesis |
| What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration? | The difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration is that photosynthesis captures energy to make food, but cellular respiration breaks down food to make energy. |
| List the three ways a seed can be dispersed. | A seed can be dispersed by falling off in new areas, water can disperse them when they fall into oceans and rivers, and wind can disperse lightweight seeds. |
| Label the basic parts of a flower. | The basic parts are sepals, petals, stamens, and pistols. |
| Describe what each part of the flower does. | Sepals protect the developing flower. Petals attract pollinators. Stamens are the reproductive parts and they produce pollen. Pistils protect the seed as they develop. |