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How many seed leaves does a monocot have
one
How many seed leaves does a dicot have
two
Name the entire female structure of a plant
pistil
Name the entire male structure of a plant
stamen
what is the function of the anther
to produce pollen
Name a function of a root
to absorb water
Name a function of the stem
to support the plant
Name a function of the petals
to attract pollinators
What part of the plant anchors it to the ground
the roots
What part of the plant is responsible for transporting the xylem and phloem
the stem
What is the function of the blade on a leaf
To absorb light
Where is the mid-rib located on a leaf
in the center of the leaf
Name a purpose / function of a leaf
to shade the plant
What is a complete flower
a flower that has both male and female parts
What is an incomplete flower
a flower that has only male or female parts
What is a fibrous root
smaller roots that radiate out into the soil
What is a taproot
One main central root
Name a form of tap root (hint: think of your vegetables)
Carrot
Name a type of adventitious root
Ariel
Prop
Aerating
Haustial
What part of the leaf is the petiol
The stalk that holds the leaf away from the stem
What stem tissue transports water and minerals
Xylem
What stem tissue transports sugars
Phloem
What is the singular layer of living cells between the xylem and phloem
Vascular Cambium
What is the stem with a large pith and only lives a year or two
Canes
What is the main stem of a woody plant
trunk