This type of root has its primary (central) root that grows straight down.
Taproot
100
How many cotyledons does a dicot seed have?
Two cotyledons
100
The part of the flower that attracts insects for pollination
Petals
200
The part of the plant that we eat that protects the seed.
Fruit
200
Male part
Stamen
200
Name the part of the stem that moves water up the plant
Xylem
200
A young plant that develops from the zygote (fertilized egg) is called the _____________
Embryo
200
Female part that supports the stigma
Style
300
What part of the plant is used for reproduction?
Flower
300
Protects the bud
Sepals
300
Name the part of the plant that transports nutrients down the plant
Phloem
300
What part of the plant does the seed develop from?
Ovule
300
Female part that consists of one or more ovules
Ovary
400
What are two functions of the stem.
Transports water and nutrients
Supports the branches
Main body of the stem
400
The female part of the flower that is sticky and collects the pollen
Stigma
400
How are monocots stems arranged?
Scattered
400
The radicle's main job is to:
Develop into the root for the seed
400
Male part that supports the anther
Filament
500
What is the main part of the plant where photosynthesis takes place?
Leaves
500
An incomplete flower is missing these parts
Missing one or more of the sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils
500
What is the primary function of the root cap?
Protect the root from injury
500
Explain the difference between pollination and fertilization
Pollination occurs when pollen grains land on the sticky surface of the stigma and are trapped there
Fertilization occurs when the sperm cell meets the egg cell.