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Chapter 3 lesson 3
jack notecards 1st period
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen water and carbon dioxide can move |
| transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plant leaves |
| Germination | The sprouting of the embryo 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 angiosperm |
| pollination | the transfer of pollen from male reproductives structures to female reproductive structures in plants |
| Functions of roots | anchor the plant in the soil, absorb water and nutrients, and store food |
| Two functions of stems | support for the plant and transport of water, nutrients, and sugars |
| The basic function of leaves | Preform photosynthesis |
| difference between synthesis and cellular respiration | photosynthesis stores energy, and cellular respiration releases it; |
| Three ways to seed can be dispersed | When animals eat fruit, the seeds inside the fruit past through the animals digestive system, and are deposited in new areas. Other seats are enclosed in bar like structures that hook onto fur or clothing the seeds fall off into in a new area. |
| Label the basic parts of a flower | Sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils |
| Describe what each part of the flower does | Sepals protected, developing flower and are often green in color Petals are generally the most colorful parts of the flower Stamens are the male reproductive parts Pistils I found in center of those flowers |