MS-LS1-4: Animal and Plant Reproduction

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Sexual Reproduction Noun

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[sek-shoo-ul ree-pro-duk-shun]

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Sexual Reproduction

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A reproductive process where new offspring form with genetic information from two parent plants, creating genetic diversity.

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Example: The image shows how pollen from one flower is transferred to another, leading to the formation of seeds and new plants, demonstrating sexual reproduction.

Front

Pollinator Noun

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[pol-uh-ney-ter]

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Pollinator

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An animal or agent, such as wind or water, that helps carry pollen from a flower's anther to its stigma.

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Example: A bee moves pollen from one flower to another, helping plants reproduce.

Front

Flower Noun

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[flou-er]

Back

Flower

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The specialized reproductive structure of a flowering plant, which contains the male and female parts for producing seeds.

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Example: This diagram shows the parts of a flower, including the stamen and carpel, which are essential for reproduction.

Front

Pistil Noun

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[pis-til]

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Pistil

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The female reproductive part of a flower, typically located in the center, containing the ovary, style, and stigma.

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Example: The diagram shows the pistil in the center of a flower, highlighting the ovary, style, and stigma.

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Stigma Noun

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[stig-muh]

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Stigma

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The sticky top part of the pistil that is specifically adapted to receive and trap incoming pollen grains.

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Example: The stigma is shown as the sticky top part of the pistil, designed to catch pollen.

Front

Ovary Noun

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[oh-vuh-ree]

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Ovary

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The enlarged base of the pistil that contains ovules and develops into a fruit after successful fertilization occurs.

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Example: This diagram shows the location of the two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus, within the female reproductive system.

Front

Ovule Noun

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[ov-yool]

Back

Ovule

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The structure within the ovary that contains the female egg cell and develops into a seed after fertilization.

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Example: This diagram shows the structure of a plant ovule, labeling key parts like the egg cell, which develops into a seed after fertilization.

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Stamen Noun

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[stey-men]

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Stamen

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The male reproductive part of a flower, which consists of the pollen-producing anther and the supporting filament.

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Example: The image shows the stamen, highlighting the anther and filament, which are the male parts of a flower.

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Anther Noun

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[an-ther]

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Anther

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The part of the stamen that is responsible for producing and containing the plant's male gametes, or pollen.

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Example: The anther is shown as part of the flower's stamen, where pollen is produced and stored.

Front

Filament Noun

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[fil-uh-muhnt]

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Filament

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The slender stalk-like structure in a flower's stamen that supports the anther, holding it in a suitable position.

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Example: This diagram shows actin filaments, which are thin threads inside muscles that slide past other filaments to cause contraction and relaxation.

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