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| leaves | function as the site of photsynthesis, respiration and transpiration in plants |
| stems | support the plant and hold the leaves up to the light. They also function as food storage sites. |
| xylem | located in the stem and transports water from the roots to the leaves and other plant parts |
| phloem | located in the stems and transports food made in the leaves to growing parts of the plant |
| roots | help anchor the plant to the ground |
| root hairs | help to increase the surface area |
| thigmotropism | the ability to close its leaves when touched |
| fibrous roots | consists of several main roots that branch off to form a mass of roots |
| taproots | consists of one large, main root with smaller roots branching off |
| seed coat | helps protect the embryo from injury and also from drying out |
| flower petals | often colorful or have a scent to attract insects and other animals |
| stamen | the male part of a flower that has anther on a stalk |
| anther | produces pollen that contains the sperm |
| pistil | the female part of the plant |
| ovary | contains ovules where egg cells are produced; can be found in the pistil |
| stigma | sticky top where pollen grains land |
| style | stalk down which the pollen tube grows after pollination has taken place |
