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tiny structures that contain the cells that

will later become sperm cells

pollen

the male reproductive organ of a flower

Stamen

The female reproductive part of a flower

Pistil

A colorful, leaf-like structure of some

flowers.

petal

underground organ in plants that ab-

root
sorbs water and minerals

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supporting structure that connects roots

and leaves and carries water and nutri-
ents between them

stem

A mature ovary of a flower that protects

fruit
seeds
The plant organ where photosynthesis
happens
leaves

responsible for seed development and

reproduction

flowers

protect the flower bud

Sepals

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the tip of the pistil

stigma

The stalk of a flower's pistil, with the

ovary at the base and the stigma at the
top.
Style

Base of the pistil that makes eggs

Ovary

Transports water

Xylem

Carries sugar and nutrients

Phloem

produces pollen

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Anther

Supports the anther

filament

The transfer of pollen from male to fe-

male reproductive structures in plants

Pollination

A structure that develops within the ovary

of a seed plant

ovule

Small openings on the underside of a

leaf through which oxygen and carbon
dioxide can move
Stomata

open and close stomata

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guard cells

The amount of water vapor in the air

humidity

Evaporation of water from the leaves of a

plant

Transpiration

the outer covering of a plant

Dermal Tissue

specialized tissue in plants that carries

water and nutrients
vascular tissue

tissue found between the vascular and

dermal tissue
ground tissue

regions of rapidly dividing cells

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Meristems

Plants use the sun's energy to convert

water and carbon dioxide into sugars

Photosynthesis

vascular tissue that produces xylem and

phloem cells as a plant grows

Cambium

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