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Chapter 3
L3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move(plural : stomata) |
| Transpiration | The process by water is lost through plants leaves |
| Germination | The sprouting of the embryo seed out of a seed; occurs when the embryo resumes its growth following dormancy. |
| Respiration | An organ system that enables organisms to exchange gases with their surroundings |
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm |
| Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants |
| What are the three functions of roots? | The ground, absorb water and minerals from the soil, and sometimes store food. |
| What are two functions of stems | The substances between the plants,roots, and leaves. This stemalso provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun. |
| What are the basic functions of leaves? | Capture the energy and carry out the food-making process of photosynthesis |
| What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration? | Photosynthesis uses sunlight for energy and cellular respiration breaks down food to release energy |
| What are the three ways a seed can be dispersed | 1. animals eat fruit and seeds inside the fruit pass through the animal's digestive system and deposited in new areas 2. seeds hook onto fur or clothing and fall off in a new area 3. Water also disperses seeds that fall into oceans and rivers |
| What are the basic parts of a flower | A typical flower contains Sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils |
| What does each part of the flower do | Sepals protect the developing flower and are often green in color, petals are generally the most colorful parts of a flower, stamens are the male reproductive parts, pistils are found in the center of most flowers, |