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Biology
9th Grade
12/10/2009

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What is the purpose of a root?
Definition
It anchors the plant into the ground and collects the water and nutrients necessary for plant growth
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What is the purpose of the stem?
Definition
Its the structure of the plant and transports the water and nutrients
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What is the purpose of the leaf?
Definition
The leaves prodice food and is where photosynthesis takes place
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What is the purpose of the cuticle?
Definition
It minimizes the water loss
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What is the purpose of the seed?
Definition
Produces new plants, keeps the population going
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What is the purpose of the flower?
Definition
Carries the seeds, and when it dries out it releases the seeds
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What are the female reproductive parts of the flower?
Definition
The pistil
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What makes up the male reproductive parts?
Definition
The stamen
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What makes up the female reproductive parts?
Definition
The ovary
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What makes up the male reproductive parts?
Definition
The anther
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What is the stomata?
Definition
It takes in carbon dioxide from the air and releases oxygen and water
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What is the epidermis?
Definition
It protects the plant against water loss, and absorbs water and mineral nutrients
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What is the vascular bundle?
Definition
It transports food through the xylem and phloem that is located in the vascular tubes
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What is the xylem?
Definition
It helps with supporting and helps conduct water
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What is the Phloem?
Definition
The food conducting tissue
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What is the mesophyll?
Definition
It is the photosynthesis tissue of a leaf
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How does a flower form a fruit?
Definition
Through the ovary
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