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Ch3 L3 1st period science notecards practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen, water and carbon dioxide can move |
| Transpiration | process which by water evaporates from a plant's leaves |
| Germination | the sprouting of the Embryo out of a seed; occurs when the Embryo resumes its growth following dormancy |
| Respiration | 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 | Anchor plant, absorb water and minerals from the soil, and sometimes stores food |
| List 2 functions of stems | Carries substances between the roots and leaves, and support for the plant |
| Describe the basic functions of leaves | capture suns energy and carry out food making process (photosynthesis ) |
| What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration | Photosynthesis:capture and use of light energy to make food Cellular respiration:releases energy by breaking down glucose/other foods in the presence of oxygen |
| List the three ways a seed can be dispersed | Poop, water, wind |
| Label the basic parts of a flower (see diagram note sheet) | sepal, Filament, anther, stigma, style, ovary, petal |
| Describe what each part of the flower does | Roots:Anchor/gather minerals and water, Stem: support/transportation, leaves: capture sun’s energy/photosynthesis |