Parts of a Flower
The Male portion of the flower is called the
Stamen
Tiny one celled hair like extensions of epidermal cells at the tip of the roots
Root hairs
The 3 main functions of stems are
1. Translocate water, minerals and food to the leaves
2. Support the leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds and display them to light.
3. Store Food
What are the 3 main functions of leaves?
1. Make food through photosynthesis
2. Provide site of gas exchange
3. Store food
The top pollen producing portion of the Stamen
Anther
Name the three functions of Roots
Anchor the plant, Absorb water and nutrients, Store food
Name two parts of the stem
Node
Internode
Terminal Bud
Lateral bud
Leaf scar
Vascular bundle scar
The site where photosynthesis occurs specifically in the leaf.
the Mesophyll Layer
The female parts of the flower are called...
Pistil
What are the two main types of root systems?
Taproots, fibrous roots
The vascular tissue known as xylem transports water and nutrients up or down?
up
What are the cells that are responsible for opening and closing the Stomata and controlling water intake and transpiration called?
guard cells
The knoblike sticky portion at the top of the pistil that receives pollen
Stigma
Alfalfa is an example of which type of roots system?
tap root
Name the two types of vascular bundles that transport water and nutrients up and down.
Xylem, Phloem
The site where gas exchange takes place on the underside of the leaves is called
stomata
The bulb at the base of the pistil that contains egg cells.
Ovary
Grasses and cereal grains have what type of roots?
Fibrous roots.
Name two examples of specialized stems
corm, bulb, tuber, crown, spurs, rhizomes
Waxy substance that covers the leaves and stems and makes the leaves and plant waterproof.
Cuticle