| A | B |
|---|
| animal dispersal | plant seeds are scattered due to attachment to animals fur or skin |
| embryo | fertiled egg cell ready to develop into living organism |
| flower | part of a plant where reproduction occurs |
| germination | when a plant seed begins to sprout or grow |
| leaf | part of a plant that makes food using sunlight |
| petals | leaf-like structures on the edges of a flower that may have color or odor to attract insects |
| pollination | process whereby a pollen grain is transferred to the pistil of a flower |
| root | part of a plant that anchors it to the ground, absorbs water and minerals, and can store food. |
| stem | part of a plant that supports leaves and transports materials from roots to the leaves |
| wind dispersal | when plant seeds are scattered by air movement |
| gymnosperm | seed plants that do not produce a flower. |
| angiosperm | seed plants that produce flowers. |
| root epidermis | absorbs water and has root hairs |
| roots | absorb water and minerals, stores food, and achors plants |
| aerial roots | roots that never touch the ground |
| fibrous roots | thin, branching roots that often cover a wide area. |
| prop roots | roots that prop up and support the plant - mangroves |
| taproots | A single, main stalklike root that grows deep into the ground - carrots |
| xylem | tubes that move water and minerals up the stem of a plant |
| phloem | tubes that transport sugars to all parts of a plant. |
| cambium | a layer that separates the xylem and phloem. New cells are produced here. |
| photosynthesis | The proces of making food in plants |
| transpiration | The loss of water through a plant's leaves. |
| guard cells | cells on leaves that control the loss of water through a plant's leaves. |
| cellular respiration | the chemical process that uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide. |
| pollen | yellow powder that contains sperm cells |
| seed coat | tough seed covering that protects the seed. |
| monocot | Single cotyledon |
| dicot | Two cotylesons |
| conifer | Plants that have seeds, no flowers, and produce cones. |
| cotyledon | food suply found in the seed. |
