Independence 4th gr. plant parts
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 root hair | thread-like cells on a root that take in water and minerals from the soil |
| epidermis | a protective layer on the top and bottom of the leaf that helps keep the leaf from losing water |
| stomata | tiny holes on the bottom of the leaf that open and close to allow gasses (like water vapor, caarbon dioxide, and oxygen) in and out of the leaf |
| transpiration | process by which extra water in the leaf exits through the stomata |
| chlorophyll | green substance in the leaf that gives it color and helps trap energy from sunlight so the plant can make food for itself |
| photosynthesis | process by which a plant makes food for itself using carbon dioxide, water, and energy from sunlight |
| respiration | process by which sugars inside the plant are broken down to give the plant energy to live and grow |
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