47. Flower Ovary
The part of the flower that contains ovules and develops into fruit.
48. Frond
The leaf of a fern or palm, typically divided into leaflets.
49. Fruit – Dry With Seed
Fruits that are not fleshy, such as nuts and grains.
50. Fruit – Fleshy With Seed
Juicy fruits like apples and berries that contain seeds.
51. Gametophyte
The haploid phase in the life cycle of plants that produces gametes.
52. Gastropod
A class of mollusks, including snails and slugs, characterized by a single shell or no shell.
53. Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
Organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering.
54. Gibberellins
Plant hormones that promote growth and influence various developmental processes.
55. Glycogen
A stored form of glucose in animals, primarily found in the liver and muscles.
56. Gymnosperm Cone
Reproductive structure of gymnosperms, typically bearing seeds.
57. Haploid Chromosome Number
The number of chromosomes in a gamete, half the diploid number.
58. Heartwood
The dense inner part of a tree trunk, providing structural support.
59. Hermaphrodite
An organism possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
60. Insect
A class of arthropods with a three-part body, compound eyes, and six legs.
61. K-Strategist
Species that produce fewer offspring but invest more resources in their upbringing.
62. Keratin
A fibrous protein forming the structure of hair, nails, and skin.
63. Leaf – Gymnosperm
Leaves of gymnosperms, often needle-like or scale-like.
64. Lepidoptera
An order of insects that includes butterflies and moths.
Lichen: Symbiotic association between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria.
Lignin: Complex organic polymer that strengthens plant cell walls.
Lipid Used For Energy Storage: Fats and oils that store energy in organisms.
Littoral Zone Organism: Aquatic organisms living in the shallow waters near shorelines.
Long-Day Plant: Plants that flower when days are longer than a certain length.
Meristem: Plant tissue that remains undifferentiated and can divide to form new cells.
Modified Leaf Of A Plant: Adaptations of leaves for specific functions (e.g., tendrils, spines).
Modified Root Of A Plant: Roots adapted for storage or support (e.g., tubers).
Modified Stem Of A Plant: Stems adapted for storage or reproduction (e.g., rhizomes).
Monocot Plant With Flower & Leaf: Plants with one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, and floral parts in multiples of three.
Muscle Fiber – Striated: Skeletal muscle fibers characterized by a banded appearance.
Mutualism: Symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.
Mycelium: Network of fungal filaments (hyphae) that absorb nutrients.
Mycorrhizae: Symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots enhancing nutrient uptake.
Myosin: Protein that interacts with actin in muscle contraction.
Nematode: Roundworms, often parasitic, with a cylindrical body.
Niche: Role and position a species has in its environment.
Nymph Stage Of An Insect: Immature stage of insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis.
Parasite: Organism that lives on or in a host, deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
Parenchyma Cells: Fundamental tissue in plants involved in storage, photosynthesis, and tissue repair.
Phloem: Vascular tissue responsible for transporting sugars and nutrients in plants.
Pine Cone – Female: Structure that contains seeds in coniferous plants.
Key Vocabulary:
Platyhelminthes: A phylum of flatworms, including planarians, flukes, and tapeworms; characterized by a flat body and bilateral symmetry.
Pollen: The male gametophyte of seed plants, consisting of microgametes; essential for fertilization in flowering plants.
Pollinator: An organism that helps in the transfer of pollen from the male anthers to the female stigma of flowers, facilitating fertilization (e.g., bees, butterflies).
Porifera: A phylum of simple aquatic animals known as sponges; characterized by porous bodies and a lack of true tissues.
Prokaryote: A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; includes bacteria and archaea.
Protein – Fibrous: Structural proteins that are elongated and insoluble in water; examples include collagen and keratin.
Protein – Globular: Proteins that are compact and soluble in water; examples include enzymes and antibodies.
Protostome: A group of animals in which the mouth develops before the anus during embryonic development; includes arthropods and mollusks.
Pteridophyte: A group of vascular plants that reproduce via spores, including ferns and horsetails; do not produce seeds.
R-Strategist: Organisms that reproduce quickly and in large numbers, often with little parental care; examples include many insects and weeds.
Radial Symmetry: A body plan in which body parts are arranged around a central axis; common in organisms like jellyfish and sea anemones.
Rhizome: A horizontal underground stem that can produce new shoots and roots; serves as a storage organ.
Scale From Animal With Two-Chambered Heart: Refers to the scales found on fish, which have a two-chambered heart; important for protection and thermoregulation.
Spore: A reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual without fusion with another cell; common in fungi and plants.
Sporophyte: The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants that produces spores; typically the dominant form in vascular plants.
Stem – Herbaceous: A non-woody stem that is typically green and flexible, often found in annual and perennial plants.
Stem – Woody: A rigid stem composed of lignin that provides structural support, commonly found in trees and shrubs.
Stigma & Style Of Carpel: The stigma is the receptive tip of the carpel where pollen lands, and the style is the elongated part that connects the stigma to the ovary.
Tendril Of A Plant: A slender, coiling structure that helps plants climb and support themselves by wrapping around objects.
Thorn Of A Plant: A sharp, pointed structure derived from a stem or branch that serves as a defense mechanism against herbivores.
Unicellular Organism: An organism consisting of a single cell, such as bacteria or yeast, capable of performing all life processes independently.
Vascular Plant Tissue: Specialized tissue in plants, including xylem and phloem, responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and food.
Xerophyte: A plant adapted to survive in arid environments with limited water availability, often featuring specialized structures to reduce water loss.
Xylem: The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.