Plants

Science

Plants Chapter Video

Plants Chapter Video

angiosperm

a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in a protective structure, most plants are angiosperms

angiosperm Simple Definition

cambium

the plant cell layer that makes new phloem and xylem cells

cambium Simple Definition

cell wall

the rigid structure around a plant cell that supports and protects it

cell wall Simple Definition

chlorophyll

the green pigment in plants that uses light energy for photosynthesis

chlorophyll Simple Definition

chloroplast

the plant organelle that uses light energy to make food

chloroplast Simple Definition

gymnosperm

a plant that bears seeds in cones, instead of fruit

gymnosperm Simple Definition

nonvascular plant

a low-growing plant that lacks true vascular tissue, like moss

nonvascular plant Simple Definition

phloem

the vascular tissue that transports food in plants

phloem Simple Definition

photosynthesis

the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food

photosynthesis Simple Definition

pollination

the transfer of plant pollen from the male to the female reproductive structure

pollination Simple Definition

seed

a plant embryo in a protective covering

seed Simple Definition

spore

a reproductive cell that can grow into a new plant

spore Simple Definition

stomata

the small openings on a plant leaf that allows oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out

stomata Simple Definition

transpiration

the loss of water vapor through the stomata in a plant’s leaves

transpiration Simple Definition

vascular plant

a plant with specialized tissue to move water and food

vascular plant Simple Definition

xylem

plant tissue that moves water and nutrients up from the roots

xylem Simple Definition

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