Plants (5.4 2018 VA SOL)

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plant structure

any part of a plant or fungus

<p>any part of a plant or fungus</p>
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function

the actions and activities expected of a plant or plant part

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anatomy

another word for structure

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flower

the reproductive structure found in flowering plants

<p>the reproductive structure found in flowering plants</p>
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leaf

an organ of a vascular plant. the main structure responsible for photosynthesis.

<p>an organ of a vascular plant. the main structure responsible for photosynthesis.</p>
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stem

provides support and allows movement of water and nutrients

<p>provides support and allows movement of water and nutrients</p>
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roots

anchors a plant and take water and nutrients from the soil

<p>anchors a plant and take water and nutrients from the soil</p>
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petals

modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers. They are often brightly colored.

<p>modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers. They are often brightly colored.</p>
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seeds

structures that contain a young plant inside a protective covering

<p>structures that contain a young plant inside a protective covering</p>
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spores

Some plants reproduce using these. These include ferns and mosses.

<p>Some plants reproduce using these. These include ferns and mosses.</p>
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stamen

the male reproductive part of a flower

<p>the male reproductive part of a flower</p>
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stigma

sticky part at the top of the style where pollen grains often land

<p>sticky part at the top of the style where pollen grains often land</p>
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pistil

The female reproductive part of a flower

<p>The female reproductive part of a flower</p>
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sepal

the small leaves that form the housing of the developing flower

<p>the small leaves that form the housing of the developing flower</p>
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embryo

a tiny plant inside a seed

<p>a tiny plant inside a seed</p>
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pollen

The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant.

<p>The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant.</p>
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reproduction

Producing more cells

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pollination

transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant

<p>transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant</p>
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fern

a vascular plant that has feathery fronds and reproduces without seeds

<p>a vascular plant that has feathery fronds and reproduces without seeds</p>
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moss

a plant that grows from spores - a soil builder - needs very little soil to grow in - keeps soil from being washed away in the rain

<p>a plant that grows from spores - a soil builder - needs very little soil to grow in - keeps soil from being washed away in the rain</p>
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photosynthesis

This is how green plants produce their own food. They use chlorophyll to produce food (sugar), using carbon dioxide, water, nutrients, and sunlight. Oxygen is produced during this process.

<p>This is how green plants produce their own food. They use chlorophyll to produce food (sugar), using carbon dioxide, water, nutrients, and sunlight. Oxygen is produced during this process.</p>
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sunlight

the rays of the sun

<p>the rays of the sun</p>
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water

a fluid necessary for the life of most animals and plants

<p>a fluid necessary for the life of most animals and plants</p>
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germination

the process of seeds or spores sprouting and beginning to grow

<p>the process of seeds or spores sprouting and beginning to grow</p>
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chlorophyll

Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy used to carry out photosynthesis

<p>Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy used to carry out photosynthesis</p>
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oxygen

a gas that animals need to live and that plants give off into the air

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carbon dioxide

a gas in the atmosphere that's used by plants in photosynthesis and given off when animals breath

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sugar

A product of photosynthesis. Solar energy is converted to chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in this form. Also called glucose.

<p>A product of photosynthesis. Solar energy is converted to chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in this form. Also called glucose.</p>
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adaptation

inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival

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dormancy

a period of suspended life processes brought on by changes in the environment

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response to light

the way an organism responds when light is shined on it

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response to moisture

the way an organism responds when water added to it