Plant Structures Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Root cap | A structure that covers the tip of a root, protecting the root from injury as the root grows through soil. |
Cambium | A layer of cells in a plant that produces new phloem and xylem cells. |
Stoma | Small opening on the underside of a leaf through oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide can move. |
Transpiration | The process by which water is lost through a plants leaves. |
Embryo | The young organism that develops from a zygote. A developing human during the first eight weeks after fertilization has occurred. |
Germination | The sprouting of the embryo out of a seed; occurs when the embryo resumes growth following dormancy. |
Flower | The reproductive structure of an angiosperm. |
Pollination | The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants. |
Sepal | A leaf-like structure that encloses and protects the bud of a flower. |
Petal | A colorful, leaf-like structure of some flowers. |
Stamen | The male reproductive part of a flower. |
Pistil | The female reproductive part of a flower. |
Ovary | A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop. Organ of the female reproductive system in which eggs and estrogen are produced. |
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