1. PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

3. Major Parts of a Plant Leaves Seeds Flower Stem Root
Where photosynthesis occurs
Seeds
Method of sexual reproduction
Flower
Site where reproduction occurs
Stem
Transports nutrients and supports the plant
Root
take in nutrients and anchor plant

4. Male Parts of the Flower
Stamen- Makes up all male parts
Pollen- Male sex cell, similar to sperm
Anther- Sac-like structure on top of the filament
Filament- Short stalk that holds the anther

5. Female Parts of the Flower
Pistil- Makes up all female parts
Ovules- Female sex cell, similar to the egg
Stigma- Sticky part of the system, catches pollen
Style-Tube that leads from the stigma to the ovary
Ovary- Place where ovule is fertilized by the pollen, Turns into a fruit or seed coat

7. PROBLEM!
IF THE CUTICLE BLOCKS WATER, WHAT ELSE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING/EXITING THE PLANT?
C O 2 !!

8. Solution?
STOMATA!
Tiny pores in epidermis surrounded by two guard cells!
Open during the day! Why?
PS occurs during the day
Transpiration necessary for cooling

10. Stems Transports food, water, and nutrients
Supports the leaves and flowers

11. Plant Processes
Photosynthesis
Mixes light, water, and carbon dioxide in the presence of chlorophyll to produce sugar and oxygen
Respiration
Combines sugars and oxygen to give off water and heat
Transpiration
Loss of water through the leaves or stems
Causes wilting when soil is dry

12. Animal
Water
Wind
                         
                         
Dispersal of Seeds
Gravity
Wind
Force