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Photosynthesis
The conversion of light energy into chemical energy
Mitochondrion
Organelle found in Eukaryotic cell. A source of energy. Power house of the cell.
Chloroplast
A plastid in which chlorophylls are contained. The site of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll
A green pigment in plant cells. A receptor of light energy in photosynthesis.
Sporopollenin
A polymer. Covered pollen.
Sporophyte
Diploid. Gametophyte is haploid.
Cuticle
Outer layer of epidermis on plant leaf.
Stomata
Pores on leaves for respiration and water evaporation.
Xylem
Conductive tissue (nutrients and photosynthates).
Eustele
A type of conducting tissue.
Seed
A dormant seedling.
Vascular Cambium
Meristematic tissue (giving rise to xylem and phloem).
Secondary Thickening
Extended cell wall deposition.
Pollen
Male gametophyte in conifers and flowering plants.
Sperm
May be motile or non-motile.
Double Fertilization
Character of flowering plants.
Covered Ovule
Female reproductive structure, becomes a seed after fertilization.
Xylem vessels
Water conducting large cells. Characteristic of angiosperms (flowering plants).
Author
aliciablair
ID
102271
Card Set
Botany
Description
General Botany for non-majors
Updated
2011-09-17T13:42:32Z
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