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a life cycle where generations alternate between haploid (n) and diploid (2n)

A Life Cycle Where Generations Alternate Between Haploid (n) And Diploid (2n).

Alternation Of Generation

Alternation Of Generation Simple Definition

the pollen-producing structure of a flower’s stamen

The Pollen-producing Structure Of A Flower’s Stamen.

Anther

Anther Simple Definition

a plant hormone that that stimulates cell elongation

A Plant Hormone That That Stimulates Cell Elongation.

Auxin

Auxin Simple Definition

the ovary, style, and stigma in flowering plants, it produces female gametophytes

The Ovary, Style, And Stigma In Flowering Plants, It Produces Female Gametophytes.

Carpel

Carpel Simple Definition

a plant hormone that stimulates cell division to grow roots, fruits, and branches

A Plant Hormone That Stimulates Cell Division To Grow Roots, Fruits, And Branches.

Cytokinin

Cytokinin Simple Definition

a period where an organism is alive but inactive and does not grow

A Period Where An Organism Is Alive But Inactive And Does Not Grow.

Dormancy

Dormancy Simple Definition

fertilization in angiosperms, which produces a diploid zygote and triploid endosperm

Fertilization In Angiosperms, Which Produces A Diploid Zygote And Triploid Endosperm.

Double Fertilization

Double Fertilization Simple Definition

food-rich tissue that nourishes an angiosperm embryo as it grows

Food-rich Tissue That Nourishes An Angiosperm Embryo As It Grows.

Endosperm

Endosperm Simple Definition

a gaseous plant hormone that ripens fruit

A Gaseous Plant Hormone That Ripens Fruit.

Ethylene

Ethylene Simple Definition

a plant hormone that stimulates cell growth

A Plant Hormone That Stimulates Cell Growth.

Gibberellin

Gibberellin Simple Definition

the growth of plants caused by gravity, stems grow upwards and roots grow downwards

The Growth Of Plants Caused By Gravity, Stems Grow Upwards And Roots Grow Downwards.

Gravitropism

Gravitropism Simple Definition

a chemical produced in the body that affects the development of target cells

A Chemical Produced In The Body That Affects The Development Of Target Cells.

Hormone

Hormone Simple Definition

a plant that flowers when the days are long (over 12-14 hours of light)

A Plant That Flowers When The Days Are Long (over 12-14 Hours Of Light).

Long Day Plant

Long Day Plant Simple Definition

the lower part of a pistil that produces seeds in ovules

The Lower Part Of A Pistil That Produces Seeds In Ovules.

Ovary Flower

Ovary Flower Simple Definition

colored leaf-like part of a flower

Colored Leaf-like Part Of A Flower.

Petal

Petal Simple Definition

a plant’s response to changes in the length of day and night

A Plant’s Response To Changes In The Length Of Day And Night.

Photoperiodism

Photoperiodism Simple Definition

the growth of a plant towards a light source

The Growth Of A Plant Towards A Light Source.

Phototropism

Phototropism Simple Definition

the female reproductive organ of a flower

The Female Reproductive Organ Of A Flower.

Pistil

Pistil Simple Definition

the tough protective tissue around a plant embryo that keeps it from drying out

The Tough Protective Tissue Around A Plant Embryo That Keeps It From Drying Out.

Seed Coat

Seed Coat Simple Definition

a leaf like structure below the petals, it protects the flower when it is a bud

A Leaf Like Structure Below The Petals, It Protects The Flower When It Is A Bud.

Sepal

Sepal Simple Definition

a plant that requires more than 12 hours of darkness to flower

A Plant That Requires More Than 12 Hours Of Darkness To Flower.

Short Day Plant

Short Day Plant Simple Definition

the male reproductive part of a flower

The Male Reproductive Part Of A Flower.

Stamen

Stamen Simple Definition

the response of a plant when it touches an object, like a vine coiling around a pole

The Response Of A Plant When It Touches An Object, Like A Vine Coiling Around A Pole.

Thigmotropism

Thigmotropism Simple Definition

a change in a plant’s growth in response to external factors, like growing towards the light

A Change In A Plant’s Growth In Response To External Factors, Like Growing Towards The Light.

Tropism

Tropism Simple Definition

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