bio vocab
About this set
Created by:
sierra2797 on April 30, 2012
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 photosynthesis | produces glucose and oxygen |
| light reaction | inital step of photosynthesis that absorbs energy |
| light independent reaction | step of photosynthesis that can occur at anytime |
| stroma | liquid in chloroplast |
| choloroplast | eukaryotic organelle where photosyntesis starts |
| thylakoid | membrane system where photosynthesis starts |
| grana | a stack of thylakoids |
| transpiration | water evaporation from the leaf |
| spores | haploid reproductive item with no protective covering; will profuce new organism on its own |
| pollen | contains the male gametophyte of seed plants |
| seeds | diploid reproductive item with protective covering |
| gametophyte | structure that produces gametes |
| sporophyte | generation that is dominant in trees and ferns |
| monocot | produces seeds with only one cotyledon |
| vascular bundle | system of tubes that carry food and water |
| xylem | carries water up from root in plant |
| phloem | carries food down from lead in plant |
| cuticle | waxy layer that covers leaf to prevent it from drying out |
| guard cell | regulates how open or closed the stomata are |
| stomata | opening in leaf that allows for gas exchange |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.