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Science 3
Plant Life Cycle Unit
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Plant Sciences
Beginner
09/15/2016

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Term
germinate
Definition
to begin to grow, or sprout
Term
chlorophyll
Definition

material in plants that makes them green and

uses energy from the sun to make food for the plant

Term
flower
Definition
the part of the plant that makes seeds
Term
humus
Definition
the decayed plant and animal material that is found in soil and contains nutrients
Term
What are the three roles of the roots?
Definition

1. Absorb nutrients from soil

2. Absorb water from soil

3. Anchor the plant in the soil

Term
What are the two roles of a plant's stem?
Definition

1. Support the plant

2. Supply other parts of the plant with nutrients and water

Term
tuber
Definition
A special type of plant stem that grows underground and has buds that new plant shoots grow from
Term

bulb

 

Definition
A special kind of short plant stem that grows underground and has stored food and a new plant inside it
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