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ANR 130 Stack #1
Terms from "Botany for Gardeners" Ch. 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cytology | study of cells |
| Morphology | study of the form and structure of plants |
| Anatomy | study of plant cellular structure |
| Taxonomy | study of scientific plant classification into large and small subgroups |
| Genetics | study of inheritance of characteristics from generation to generation |
| Physiology | study of how plants function |
| Species | a group of individuals sharing many characteristics and interbreeding freely |
| Spores | reproductive cells that grow directly into a new plant |
| Photosynthesis | the process in which light energy is used to form foods from carbon dioxide and water |
| Gymnosperm | a member of a class of plants forming seeds in an exposed condition, frequently in cones |
| Conifers | a type of gymnosperms, which include cedar, redwood, juniper, cypress, fir, pine, and giant sequoias |
| Angiosperm | a member of a class of plants characterized by the formation of fruits containing seeds |
| Metabolism |