Unit 4: Plant Structure and Function

The process when male and female plants parts join together.

• spore

• pollination

• root

• fertilization

The part of a plant that makes food using air, light, and water.

• leaf

• root

• seed

• stem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The transfer of pollen in flowers or cones.

• reproduction

• seed

• leaf

• pollination

When more plants of the same kind are made.

• root

• seed

• reproduction

• spore

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

A plant part that is usually underground and absorbs water and minerals from the soil.

• stem

• seed

• root

• leaf

The part of a plant that contains a new plant.

• leaf

• seed

• spore

• stem

A reproductive structure of some plants, such as mosses and ferns, that can form a new plant.

• spore

• stem

• leaf

• root

The part of a plant that holds it up and has tubes that carry water, minerals, and nutrients through the plant.

• leaf

• stem

• seed

• root

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NGSS.4-LS1-1