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Parts of a Flower
Requirements for Growth
What's the word?
Define it!
Plant Needs
100
This is the bright colored part that secretes nectar at the base to attract insects.
Petal
100
"Carbon dioxide is used by plants during the process of photosynthesis..." describes...
Air
100
The process of making food (sugars) in green plants or organisms that contain chlorophyll.
Photosynthesis.
100
What is a bulb?
An enlarged underground section of a stem that will grow into a new plant when planted.
100
Plants get this need from carbon dioxide.
Air!
200
Carries a set of chromosomes from the male part of the flower.
Pollen
200
Plants thrive when provided with ___________ found in fertilizers, compost or naturally in the soil.
Nutrients.
200
The fleshy, often sweet part of a plant that holds the seeds.
Fruit.
200
What does the word adaptation mean?
A feature or characteristic of an organism that makes it better suited to its environment.
200
Plants meet this need from rain, snow, man..
Water.
300
Sticky tip of the pistil where the pollen must land during pollination.
Stigma
300
Essential nutrients are found in the _____.
Soil.
300
The green pigment in plant leaves and stems that is able to trap energy from the sun for the process of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll.
300
What is a cutting?
A section of a plant capable of developing into a new plant.
300
Plants get this from soil and fertilizers.
Nutrients.
400
Male pollen producing structure on the end where the pollen is produced.
Stamen
400
___________ is used to change carbon dioxide and water into sugar during the process of photosynthesis.
Sunlight
400
The main body of the plant above ground that supports the branches and leaves.
Stem.
400
What is a runner?
The outgrowth of stems that extend along the ground which give rise to new plants at various points along its length.
400
Having lots of room gives plants the _________ they need to grow.
Space.
500
The female part of the flower containing the egg nucleus in the ovary at the base.
Pistil or Carpal
500
Plants require adequate _______ for growth.
Space.
500
The network of tubules and fibers that grow from the base of the plant stem extending outward underground.
Roots.
500
What is a seed?
A structure containing a tiny embryo plant and stored food which can give rise to new plants under suitable conditions.
500
Plants need ______ to grow. The ____ also gives them the right temperature to grow.
Sun.