Explain the following terms.
pollination, photosynthesis, modifications, transpiration, dispersal of seeds and fruits
pollination, photosynthesis, modifications, transpiration, dispersal of seeds and fruits
Pollination: Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the stamens of a flower to the pistil of the same or another flower.
Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process through which green plants synthesise their food in the presence of sunlight. In photosynthesis, green plants synthesise glucose by the reaction between carbon dioxide and water. Oxygen is released in the process.
Modification: When a particular part of a plant starts performing a function than what is expected then it is said to be a modification of that part. For example, stems usually provide support to the plant but some stems modify to function as storage of food or carrying out photosynthesis.
Transpiration: Transpiration is the process in which water is lost from the leaves of the plants to the atmosphere. The leaves of a plant contain tiny pores called stomata. Water is lost during transpiration through stomata.
Dispersal of seeds and fruits: Dispersal of seeds and fruits means transfer of seeds and fruits to different places. It is carried out by various agencies such as animals, air and water.
Pollination: Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the stamens of a flower to the pistil of the same or another flower.
Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process through which green plants synthesise their food in the presence of sunlight. In photosynthesis, green plants synthesise glucose by the reaction between carbon dioxide and water. Oxygen is released in the process.
Modification: When a particular part of a plant starts performing a function than what is expected then it is said to be a modification of that part. For example, stems usually provide support to the plant but some stems modify to function as storage of food or carrying out photosynthesis.
Transpiration: Transpiration is the process in which water is lost from the leaves of the plants to the atmosphere. The leaves of a plant contain tiny pores called stomata. Water is lost during transpiration through stomata.
Dispersal of seeds and fruits: Dispersal of seeds and fruits means transfer of seeds and fruits to different places. It is carried out by various agencies such as animals, air and water.
