Seeds & Roots
What is the outer protective covering of a seed called?
Seed Coat
What is it called when a seed begins to grow?
Germination
The __________ function is to hold the plant upright.
Stems
The part of a flower that produces pollen grains is the ____________.
Anther
The epidermis is usually surrounded by a thin waxy covering called the ___________________, this helps prevent water loss.
Cuticle
The tiny plant inside the seed is called the __________.
Embryo
The process by which pollen is placed on the stigma of a flower is ________________.
Pollination
The _________ anchors the plant in the ground, so that it does not blow away.
Root
The slender stalk that supports the anther is the ______________.
Filament
The outermost layer of the leaf that is made up of single cells, and is present on both sides of the leaf is the ________________.
Epidermis
The ____________ _________ absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
Root Hairs
This is the main stage of plant growth, where the stem thickens and grows taller, producing leaves at regular intervals.
Vegetative
A ____________ protects small leaves and flowers as they start to grow?
Bud
The sticky part of a flower that catches the pollen is the _________________.
Stigma
The _________________ is a layer of plant tissue found in the stem that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots.
Cambium
The _______________ __________ produces new cells on a daily basis, including root hairs.
Root Tip
This is the final stage of plant growth, which allows the seeds to fall and be planted in the ground.
Ripening
The ________________ contains green chlorophyll which helps to make food for the plant by absorbing sunlight.
Leaf
The part of a flower that contains the ovules is the ______________.
Ovary
Located on the underside of the leaf, the ___________ is a vascular tissue that transports carbon from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
Phloem
The ______________ is the food supply of the seed.
Cotyledon/Endosperm
The ripened ovary of the flower is the _____________, which contains the seed.
Fruit
The reproductive organs of a plant are in the ____________.
Flower
The tubelike structure that holds up the stigma is the _______________.
Style
Located on the top side of the leaf, the _____________ transports water and nutrients from the roots to the stems and leaves.
Xylem