Plant Parts
What part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
The roots.
What structure in a flower produces pollen?
Anther
What is the young plant that develops from a fertilized egg called?
Embryo
What type of seed plant produces cones?
gymnosperms
What process uses sunlight to make food for the plant?
Photosynthesis
What part of the plant transports water and nutrients to the leaves?
Stem
What part of the flower contains the ovules?
Ovary
What is the protective outer covering of a seed called?
Seed Coat
What type of seed plant produces flowers and fruit?
Gymnosperms
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the main function of leaves?
Photosynthesis
What is pollination?
Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
What three parts make up a seed?
Embryo, stored food, seed coat
Name one example of a gymnosperm
Pine tree
What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What structure connects the leaf to the stem?
The petiole
What is fertilization in plants?
Union of Sperm and Egg Cells
What does a seed need to germinate?
Water, oxygen, warmth
Name one example of an angiosperm.
Rose, apple tree, grass
What process moves water through the plant from roots to leaves?
Transpiration
What structure anchors the plant and stores food?
The Roots
How do wind-pollinated plants differ from insect-pollinated plants?
Wind pollinated plants have light small pollen
Why is seed dispersal important?
Prevents overcrowding and competition
What is the main difference between gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds?
Gymnosperms have naked seeds; angiosperms have seeds in fruit
How do guard cells help plants survive?
Control water loss by opening/closing stomata