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General Biology: Plant Structure, Reproduction, and Growth

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  • Alternation of generations

    A life cycle with both a multicellular diploid form (sporophyte) and a multicellular haploid form (gametophyte), characteristic of plants and some algae.

  • Sporophyte

    The multicellular diploid form in alternation of generations that produces haploid spores by meiosis.

  • Gametophyte

    The multicellular haploid form in alternation of generations that produces haploid gametes by mitosis.

  • Meiosis in plants

    Occurs in the sporophyte to produce haploid spores that develop into gametophytes.

  • Fertilization in plants

    Union of two haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote, which develops into a multicellular sporophyte.

  • Shoot system

    The aerial part of a plant body, including stems, leaves, and reproductive structures like flowers.

  • Root system

    All of a plant's roots, anchoring it and absorbing water and minerals from the soil.

  • Apical bud

    A bud at the tip of a plant stem responsible for primary growth and elongation.

  • Axillary bud

    A bud located in the angle between a leaf and stem that can form a lateral shoot or branch.

  • Node and internode

    Node: Point on a stem where leaves attach. Internode: Stem segment between nodes.

  • Leaf structure

    Includes blade (flat part), petiole (stalk attaching leaf to stem), and is the main photosynthetic organ.

  • Flower structure: carpel

    The ovule-producing reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of stigma, style, and ovary.

  • Flower structure: stamen

    The pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of anther and filament.

  • Sepal

    A modified leaf that encloses and protects a flower bud before it opens.

  • Petal

    A modified leaf often colorful to attract pollinators.

  • Pollination

    The transfer of pollen to the part of a seed plant containing ovules, required for fertilization.

  • Seed

    An adaptation packaging an embryo with food supply inside a protective coat, aiding survival on land.

  • Primary growth

    Growth produced by apical meristems that lengthens stems and roots.

  • Secondary growth

    Growth produced by lateral meristems that thickens roots and shoots, common in woody plants.

  • Xylem

    Vascular tissue consisting mainly of dead cells that conduct water and minerals upward from roots.

  • Phloem

    Vascular tissue consisting of living cells that transport sugars and organic nutrients throughout the plant.