Plant Biology Vocabulary and Metamorphosis

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Geotropism

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The response of a plant to gravity, where roots grow down and stems grow up.

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Pollen

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The fine dust-like powder that contains the male reproductive cell of a plant.

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Hydrotropism

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The growth of a plant's roots towards water.

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Leaves

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The part of the plant where photosynthesis takes place.

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Incomplete Metamorphosis

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A type of metamorphosis that includes stages of egg, nymph, and adult, as seen in dragonflies.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Roots

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The part of the plant that anchors it to the soil and absorbs water and nutrients.

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Stems

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The part of the plant that supports leaves and flowers and transports nutrients and water.

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Complete Metamorphosis

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A type of metamorphosis that includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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Chlorophyll

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The green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.