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Chapter 3 L 3
8th Period
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small opening in the side of a leaf through which oxygen water and carbon dioxide can move. |
| 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 dormancy. |
| Respiration | The process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in a presence of oxygen. |
| 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 carries substances between the plant's roots and leaves. The stem also provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves so they are exposed to the sun. |
| Describe the basic function of leaves | Leaves capture the sun's energy and carry out the food making process of photosynthesis. |
| What is the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration | Cellular respiration breaks down food by oxygen and photosynthesis Makes food from carbon dioxide and water. |
| List the three ways a seed can be dispersed | When animals eat fruit the seeds inside the fruit pass through the animals digestive system and are deposited in new areas. Other seats are enclosed in Barb like structures that hook onto fur or clothing. The seeds fall off in a new area. Water also dispe |
| Label the basic parts of a flower | Flower, leaves, stem, roots. |
| Describe what each part of the flower Does | Root anchor a plant in the ground, absorbs water and minerals from the soil, and sometimes store food. Stems carry substances between the plants roots and leaves the stem also provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves so they are exposed to t |