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ACSI Science Chap 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| spine | a firm, slender, sharp modified leaf |
| spore | a single plant cell that can grow into a new plant |
| plant organ | a plant structure that has a specific function |
| photosynthesis | the process in which plants use energy from the sun to make food |
| tissue | the material that forms the structures of a living thing |
| xylem | a tubelike internal plant tissue that transports water and nutrients |
| phloem | a tubelike internal plant tissue that transports food made by plants |
| absorption | the process of drawing something in or soaking something up |
| chloroplast | an internal plant structure that contains chlorophyll |
| chlorophyll | a green substance in plants that captures energy from the sun |