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SCI Chapter 3 note…
lesson 3 notecards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Any of the minute pores in the epidermis of the left or right stem of a plant, forming a slit of variable width witch allows movement of gases in and out of the intercellular spaces. |
| Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plant’s leaves. |
| Germination. | The sprouting of the embryo out of a seed; occurs when the embryo resumes its growth following a dormancy. |
| respiration | The action of breathing. |
| Flower | the reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants. |
| List the 3 functions of roots. | 1. Anchoring the plant.2. Absorption of the water and nutrients.3. Storage of food and water. |
| list the 2 functions of stems | Support and Transport. |
| Describe the basic function of leaves. | to act as the primary source of photosynthesis. |
| What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. | 1. Photosynthesis stores energy but respiration releases it.2. Photosynthesis happens usually on plants but respiration usually occurs in all living cells. |
| list the three ways a seed can be dispersed. | wind dispersal animal dispersal water dispersal.l. |