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chapter 3 L3
4th pd chapter 3L3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomata | Small opening on the underside leaf through which oxygen and water can move. |
| Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through the plants leaf. |
| Germination | The sprouting of the embryo out of a seed. |
| Respiration | Transports oxygen from the outside enviernment. |
| Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
| Pollination | The transport of pollen from a male reproductive structure to female reproductive structure in plants. |
| 3 functions of roots | Roots anchor a plant in the ground absorb water and materials from the soil and sometimes store food. |
| 2 functions of the stem | Carries substances between the plants roots and leaves. Provides to support for the plant and hold up the leaves. |
| 2 basic functions of leaves | Capture the suns energy and carry out the food making the process of photosynthesis. |
| Difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. | Photosynthesis converts light into energy and cellular respiration breaks down the energy to produce energy to cells. |
| 3 ways a seed can be dispersed. | When animals eat a fruit the poop it out. When seeds are enclosed by a barbwire fence or hook. When the seeds fall off in a new area. |
| Basic parts of a flower. | Stem, roots, leaves, vascular tissue, xylem, phloem. |
| What each part of the flower does. | Stem=tubelike transportation. Roots=collects water and minerals. Leaves= absorbs sunlight. Vascular tissue=transportation. xylem= pushes food and water up to the leaves. Phloem=pushes food and water down. |