The Plant Kingdom Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleus
A
the cell’s control center
2
Q
Chromosomes
A
in the nucleus. Carry info that will determine the caracteristics
3
Q
Cell membrane
A
holds parts of a cell together like skin
4
Q
cell wall
A
stiff outer covering of a plant cell
5
Q
chloroplast
A
cell part that contains chlorophyll
6
Q
chlorophyll
A
green material found in plants - helps make food
7
Q
cytoplasm
A
jelly like substance inside the cell
8
Q
photosynthesis
A
a plant food making process
9
Q
monocot
A
flowering plant with ONE see leaf
10
Q
Dicot
A
flowering plant with TWO seed leaves
11
Q
Hormone
A
chemical messenger with precise set of instructions
12
Q
Pheromone
A
chemical that communicates between members of the same species
13
Q
Traits shared by Plants
A
- All made of many cells
- Each cell has a cell wall
- All can make their own food
- Usually fixed in one place
