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Chapter 13
Life Science (KCCS)
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7th Grade
02/22/2010

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Stomata
Definition
Openings between guard cells of a leaf; permit water vapor and gases to pass into and out of the leaf.
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Guard cell
Definition
One of the cells that surround a stoma and control the opening and closing of the stoma.
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Transpiration
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The release of water from leaves through stomata.
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Palisade Layer
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The leaf tissue that consists of closely packed, tall, thin cells that carry on the majority of the photosynthesis.
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Spongy Layer
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The leaf tissue consisting of loosely packed cells that carry on photosynthesis; has air spaces between the cells.
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Hormone
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A chemical produced by living cells and transported to other body tissues where is causes a specific effect.
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Tropism
Definition
The growth of plants in response to external stimuli such as light, gravity, or contact.
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Phototropism
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The growth of a plant part in a certain direction in response to light.
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Gravitropism
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The growth of a plant part in a certain direction in response to gravity.
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Photoperiodism
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The growth of a plant to changes in the length of daylight and night.
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Roots
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Name a plant organ that absorbs water?
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