Term | Definition |
chlorophyll | A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria |
monocot | An angiosperm that has only one seed leaf |
dicot | An angiosperm that has two seed leaves |
cuticle | A waxy covering on the surface of stems and leaves that prevents water from evaporating out |
root | An organ in vascular plants that anchors the plant and enables it to absorb water and minerals from the soil. |
stem | A vascular plant organ that helps plant stand tall and contains xylem and phloem |
leaf | The major site of photosynthesis in most plants |
pollen | A fine dust that contains the sperm of seed-producing plants |
vascular plant | Plant that has specialized tubes for transporting water, minerals, and food throughout the plant |
xylem | Vessels that transport water and dissolved substances from the roots throughout the plant |
phloem | Tubes that move food from where it is made to other parts of the plant |
pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants |
germination | When a seed starts to sprout |
fertilization | When a sperm meets an egg |
conifers | A gymnosperm, or naked seed plant, that produces cones |
zygote | The new cell that is formed after fertilization; will develop into a seed in plants |
herbaceous stem | Stems that are soft, green, and flexible |
woody stem | Stems that are hard and rigid, often brown in color |
angiosperms | Plants that flower and produces fruit with 1 or more seeds |