the plant Crossword Puzzles
plant tissue 2022-10-16
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- patches of sclerenchymatous pericycle is found in
- vascular bundles are present in frens
- dead cells with lignified walls.
- only living cell in xylem
- thin walled permanent tissue.
- cells helps in conservation of water
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- a water tight jacket.
- forms the cambium in roots
- thin walled endodermal cell
- conducting tissue in gymnosperm
- is present in the open vascular bundle
- cavity found in monocot stems
- meristem responsible for secondary growth
13 Clues: a water tight jacket. • only living cell in xylem • forms the cambium in roots • thin walled endodermal cell • cavity found in monocot stems • thin walled permanent tissue. • conducting tissue in gymnosperm • dead cells with lignified walls. • cells helps in conservation of water • vascular bundles are present in frens • is present in the open vascular bundle • ...
plant tissue 2022-10-16
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- patches of sclerenchymatous pericycle is found in
- vascular bundles are present in frens
- dead cells with lignified walls.
- only living cell in xylem
- thin walled permanent tissue.
- cells helps in conservation of water
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- a water tight jacket.
- forms the cambium in roots
- thin walled endodermal cell
- conducting tissue in gymnosperm
- is present in the open vascular bundle
- cavity found in monocot stems
- meristem responsible for secondary growth
13 Clues: a water tight jacket. • only living cell in xylem • forms the cambium in roots • thin walled endodermal cell • cavity found in monocot stems • thin walled permanent tissue. • conducting tissue in gymnosperm • dead cells with lignified walls. • cells helps in conservation of water • vascular bundles are present in frens • is present in the open vascular bundle • ...
Plant Growth 2023-03-22
13 Clues: 5 • 15 • 10 • Water • N,P,K • 8+ hours • About 6 hours • Requires light • 4 hours or less • Grow toward light • From soil and fertilizer • Best temperature to grow plants • Grows in relationship to length of light
Plant tissue 2023-01-25
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- เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่บริเวณส่วนปลายของพืช
- เซลล์รูปร่างทรงกระบอกยาว ที่ปลายหัวท้ายเซลล์จะมีรูพรุนเรียกว่า Sieve plate
- เซลล์ที่ควบคุมการเปิดปิดของปากใบ
- เนื้อเยื่อที่แต่ละเซลล์มีผนังเซลล์หนาสม่ำเสมอ มีสาร Lignin สะสมอยู่ที่ secondary cell wall
- เนื้อเยื่อที่แต่ละเซลล์มีผนังเซลล์บาง ค่อนค้างกลมหรือรี เมื่ออยู่รวมกันจะเกิดช่องว่างระหว่างเซลล์
- บริเวณที่เคยมีไซโทพลาซึม แต่แห้งและกลายเป็นที่ว่างพบได้ใน Stone cell
- การเจริญเติบโตของพืชที่ขยายขนาดออกทางด้านข้าง
- เซลล์ที่มีผนังหนาและมีสารลิกนินสะสม เซลล์มีรูปร่างยาวขนาดด้านหัวและท้ายเซลล์มีลักษณะเป็นแผ่นที่มีช่องทะลุเรียกว่า Perforation plate
- เนื้อเยื่อที่ทำหน้าที่แบ่งเซลล์เพื่อสร้างเนื้อเยื่อลำเลียง
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- เนื้อเยื่อที่แต่ละเซลล์มีผนังเซลล์หนาไม่สม่ำเสมอ มักหนาตามมุมเซลล์ เพราะมีเพคตินมาสะสม
- เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่ระหว่างข้อตรงบริเวณเหนือข้อล่าง หรือโคนของปล้องบนมัก มักพบในพืชใบเลี้ยงเดี่ยวทั่วไป
- เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่ในแนวขนานกับเส้นรอบวง มีการแบ่งเซลล์ออกทางด้าน
- เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่รอบนอกสุดของพืชที่เจริญเติบโตในขั้นปฐมภูมิ
13 Clues: เซลล์ที่ควบคุมการเปิดปิดของปากใบ • เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่บริเวณส่วนปลายของพืช • การเจริญเติบโตของพืชที่ขยายขนาดออกทางด้านข้าง • เนื้อเยื่อที่ทำหน้าที่แบ่งเซลล์เพื่อสร้างเนื้อเยื่อลำเลียง • เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่รอบนอกสุดของพืชที่เจริญเติบโตในขั้นปฐมภูมิ • เนื้อเยื่อที่อยู่ในแนวขนานกับเส้นรอบวง มีการแบ่งเซลล์ออกทางด้าน • ...
Plant Cells 2023-08-30
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- The energy-producing organelles in plant cells
- Functions as a micro-machine for making proteins
- The semi-permeable barrier that encloses the cell
- The phase of mitosis where chromosomes move apart to opposite polls of the cell
- Process by which a cell divides its nucleus into two identical nuclei
- Large storage sac in plant cells
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- The phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up and move to the center
- The process by which the cytoplasm divides after nuclear division
- Jellylike substance that fills the cell
- The division of a cell's genetic material into two identical nuclei
- The phase of mitosis where a nuclear membrane forms around separated chromosomes
- The green pigment responsible for capturing light energy in chloroplasts
- Structure that stores DNA and acts as a cell's command center
13 Clues: Large storage sac in plant cells • Jellylike substance that fills the cell • The energy-producing organelles in plant cells • Functions as a micro-machine for making proteins • The semi-permeable barrier that encloses the cell • Structure that stores DNA and acts as a cell's command center • The process by which the cytoplasm divides after nuclear division • ...
Plant body 2025-03-07
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- body is organized into a root system and a shoot system
- growth is an increase in the girth of a plant
- tissues are composed of only one kind of cell
- tissues have two or more kinds of cells
- cells do not differentiate
- shoots of herbaceous perennials (for example, iris) die back each winter
- is composed of the ground tissue system, which has a variety of functions, including photosynthesis, storag, and support
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- is a group of cells that forms a structural and functional unit
- plants are perennials, and some of them live for hundreds or even thousands of years
- involves three different processes: cell division, cell elongation (the lengthening of a cell), and cell differentiation
- growth is an increase in the length of a plant
- the flattened organ for photosynthesis and attached regularly on the stem
- anchors the plant firmly in place and absorbs water and dissolved minerals from the soil
13 Clues: cells do not differentiate • tissues have two or more kinds of cells • growth is an increase in the girth of a plant • tissues are composed of only one kind of cell • growth is an increase in the length of a plant • body is organized into a root system and a shoot system • is a group of cells that forms a structural and functional unit • ...
Plant Systems 2026-01-23
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- type of cell that keeps the plant from losing too much water
- supports the plant
- small pores that allow gas to enter and leave the plant
- waxy coating that keeps water from evaporating
- structure used for reproduction
- layer where xylem and phloem are produced
- contains cells that produce food
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- carries water and dissolved nutrients through the plant
- structures that take in water and dissolved nutrients from the soil
- male reproductive part of a flower
- waxy coating that keeps water from evaporating
- site of photosynthesis and transpiration
- protects the seed
- holds that xylem and phloem
14 Clues: protects the seed • supports the plant • holds that xylem and phloem • structure used for reproduction • contains cells that produce food • male reproductive part of a flower • site of photosynthesis and transpiration • layer where xylem and phloem are produced • waxy coating that keeps water from evaporating • waxy coating that keeps water from evaporating • ...
PLANT ORGANS AND FUNCTION by Ghianne Villasotes 2020-11-27
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- ________ are the main site for photosynthesis.
- _______ cell walls are flexible and can expand as the cell grows and elongates.
- ________ cells provide protection and have other specialized adaptations in different plant organs.
- It is the shoot support in areas of active growth.
- It is usually found in the area between the base of a leaf and the stem where it can give rise to a branch or a flower.
- _______ stems are soft and typically green.
- It transports water, minerals, and sugars to different parts of the plant.
- It is the growth region in plants found within the root tips and the tips of the new shoots and leaves.
- It is the primary growing point at the top of the stem of a plant.
- ________ stems have divisions and side stems.
- A________ is a part of a tree which grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
- It is a distinct organ system of plants that supports the plants and absorbs water and minerals, is usually underground.
- It is a distinct organ system of plants that grow above ground, where it absorbs the light needed for photosynthesis.
- ________ root systems are located closer to the surface and have a dense network of roots. This root system can help prevent soil erosion.
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- It is a part of the shoot system which consists of the leaves and stems.
- __________ stems have a single stem.
- __________ is the photosynthesis in the leaves, and storage in the roots.
- This root structure stores starch.
- It covers and protects the plant, and controls gas exchange and water absorption (in roots).
- It is the shoot support in areas where growth has ceased.
- It is the process by which plants synthesize food.
- It is a part of the shoot system which consists of flowers and fruits.
- Stems and leaves have _______, which are hair-like structures on the epidermal surface.
- _______ are a part of the shoot system of a plant. Their main function is to provide support to the plant, holding leaves, flowers, and buds.
- _______ are specialized pores that allow gas exchange through holes in the cuticle.
25 Clues: This root structure stores starch. • __________ stems have a single stem. • _______ stems are soft and typically green. • ________ stems have divisions and side stems. • ________ are the main site for photosynthesis. • It is the shoot support in areas of active growth. • It is the process by which plants synthesize food. • ...
Horizon Organelles 2025-02-04
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- The organelle that converts glucose into ATP to power the cell.
- The site where proteins are made.
- This looks like a maze and is a pathway for materials in the cell.
- The organelle that packages and delivers materials throughout the cell.
- The name given to both plant and animal cells.
- The control center for the cell.
- The scientist who first saw cells with a crude microscope.
- A large cell that is visible without a microscope.
- The place where old cell parts are recycled into useful materials.
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- The name given to bacteria cells.
- Found only in plant cells, this is an amazing organelle that produces glucose.
- The goo that all the organelles float around in.
- This is made of lipids and has doorways made of proteins.
- A big storage tank for water in plant cells.
- This looks like fruit leather with Nerds stuck to it.
- Found only in plant cells, this is made of cellulose.
- This is where ribosomes are made.
17 Clues: The control center for the cell. • The name given to bacteria cells. • The site where proteins are made. • This is where ribosomes are made. • A big storage tank for water in plant cells. • The name given to both plant and animal cells. • The goo that all the organelles float around in. • A large cell that is visible without a microscope. • ...
Power of Flowers 2022-04-27
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- sweet, edible plant part from a flowering plant
- part of a plant that dies as seeds grow
- to bring pollen from one flower to another
- sticky center part of a flower
- parts of a plant that can grow into a new plant
- things that we can select and change in a plant
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- any animal that spreads pollen to flowers
- plant part without seeds that we eat
- plant part that absorbs water from the ground
- to soak up
- plant part that connects the root and leaves
11 Clues: to soak up • sticky center part of a flower • plant part without seeds that we eat • part of a plant that dies as seeds grow • any animal that spreads pollen to flowers • to bring pollen from one flower to another • plant part that connects the root and leaves • plant part that absorbs water from the ground • sweet, edible plant part from a flowering plant • ...
From Seed to Plant 2015-02-16
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- These are tiny egg cells.
- The sticky part at the top of the pistil that receives pollen.
- The main stalk of a plant.
- The transfer of pollen from one flower to another.
- The part of a plant that is often brightly colored and from which the seed or fruit develops.
- One of the soft colorful parts of a flower.
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- The part of the plant that has seeds in it.
- A small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow.
- This helps protect the seeds.
- The long center part of a flower.
- This carries the pollen from the top of the flower to the bottom.
- The part of the flower that produces pollen.
- The yellow powder/dust that is carried to another flower to help produce seeds.
13 Clues: These are tiny egg cells. • The main stalk of a plant. • This helps protect the seeds. • The long center part of a flower. • The part of the plant that has seeds in it. • One of the soft colorful parts of a flower. • The part of the flower that produces pollen. • The transfer of pollen from one flower to another. • ...
Plant Tropisms 2026-04-16
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- environmental factors that trigger a plant response
- another name for gravitropism
- stems of a plant growing upwards is showing ___ gravitropism
- plant response to light
- plant response to water
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- plant response to touch
- plant response to gravity
- the way a plant grows in response to different stimuli
- a plant growing towards the light is showing ___ phototropism
- the part of a plant that grows towards a light source
10 Clues: plant response to touch • plant response to light • plant response to water • plant response to gravity • another name for gravitropism • environmental factors that trigger a plant response • the part of a plant that grows towards a light source • the way a plant grows in response to different stimuli • stems of a plant growing upwards is showing ___ gravitropism • ...
plants 2023-06-23
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- Thorns are sharp, pointed structures found on certain plants. They act as a defense mechanism to protect the plant from being eaten by animals.
- Flowers are the colorful and often fragrant parts of a plant. They attract insects and birds to help with pollination, and can develop into fruits or seeds.
- Evergreen plants keep their leaves or needles throughout the year. They are often associated with staying green even during winter months.
- Germination is when a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It begins with the seed absorbing water and ends with the emergence of a tiny shoot.
- Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part. This helps plants reproduce and produce seeds.
- Seeds are like tiny plant "babies." They contain all the information needed to grow into a new plant and can be found inside fruits or in seed pods.
- These are the flat, green parts of a plant that make food through a process called photosynthesis. They come in various shapes and sizes.
- Fruits are the edible parts of certain plants that contain seeds. They come in various shapes, sizes, and flavors, and are often enjoyed as tasty snacks.
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- Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. They release oxygen as a byproduct.
- Deciduous plants are those that lose their leaves during a particular season, usually in the fall. They grow new leaves when the season changes.
- Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plant leaves. It helps plants absorb sunlight, which is crucial for photosynthesis to occur.
- Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowers. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, which help in the transfer of pollen.
- Vines are plants that climb or trail along other structures or surfaces. They use tendrils or other adaptations to support themselves as they grow.
- The stem is like the "backbone" of a plant. It supports the plant, carries water and nutrients between roots and leaves, and can be either thin or thick.
- Roots are like the plant's "feet." They anchor the plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
15 Clues: Roots are like the plant's "feet." They anchor the plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients from the soil. • Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plant leaves. It helps plants absorb sunlight, which is crucial for photosynthesis to occur. • ...
Biology crossword 2025-04-30
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- nonliving parts of the environment (i.e. temperature, soil, light, moisture, air currents
- A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms. Overuse can kill beneficial organisms in the soil. Overuse can runoff into rivers and streams killing beneficial organisms in the water.
- any biotic or abiotic factor that restricts the existence of organisms in a specific environment. Amount of water, food, space, Temperature, Availability of mates
- body system that functions as a communication system andincludes the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid gland, the thymus gland,pineal gland, the pancreas, the adrenal glands, the ovaries, and the testes.
- plant structure that develops into a seed when fertilized.
- the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environments, focusing on energy transfer. The science of relationships
- the body system involved in breathing and gas exchange and includes the nasal passages, the pharynx, the larynx, the epiglottis, the trachea, bronchi, the lungs, and the diaphragm.
- a tiny opening on the surface of a plant leaf or stem, surrounded by guard cells ,which control the exchange of gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen between the plant and its environment.
- vascular plant tissue that transports water and dissolved minerals away from the roots through the plant.
- The total variety of organisms. The more different types of organisms = healthier ecosystem
- Anything that eats or consumes other living organisms. All heterotrophs: they ingest food containing the sun’s energy. All Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores, Decomposers
- the sticky, receptive surface at the top of a flower’s female reproductive organ where pollen grains land and begin the process of fertilization.
- body system that works to protect the body from infection and disease and includes the skin, mucus, and white blood cells.
- the growth movement of a plant in response to light
- levels Each link in a food chain is known as a trophic level. Trophic levels represent a feeding step in the transfer of energy and matter in an ecosystem. Goes from producer to consumer to decomposer
- organ of a plant that anchors it into the ground and takes in water and nutrients.
- the role a species plays in a community; its total way of life
- the above ground part of a plant, including stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, which is responsible for photosynthesis, nutrient transport, and reproduction.
- the place in which an organism lives out its life
- Ingest (eat) food containing the sun’s energy. All Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores, Decomposers
- matter anything that was alive and is now in or on the soil. For it to become organic matter, it must be decomposed into humus.
- the body’s largest organ that consists of skin, hair, and nails.
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- Type of consumer that eats dead plants, animals and other organisms.
- one of a pair of cells that function in the opening and closing of a plant’s stomata by changes in their shape.
- sink Anything that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases. Examples include: plants, ocean and soil
- part of the plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, transports water and dissolved substances from the roots to other parts of the plant.
- all autotrophs (plants), they trap energy from the sun. Beginning of the food chain
- the body system that works to control and coordinate all bodily functions and includes nerve cells (neurons), the brain and the spinal cord.
- The process of burning something
- a network of tissues and vessels that carry blood and lymph through the body and includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
- body system that removes waste and excess water from the body and includes the lungs, skin, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
- Microscopic plants that float among the other plankton in the upper layer of the oceans. Phyto means plant or plant-like. So they go through photosynthesis. Often the primary producer for ocean food webs
- Also called: primary producer, producer, or PLANT. The beginning of a food chain
- species a non-native (from a different part of the world) organism that spreads and harms the environment, economy, or human health. They can be plants, animals, parasites, or diseases.
- gravitropism the growth of plants in respect to gravity; roots are positive because they grow down and stems are negative because they grow up against gravity.
- The concentration of a toxin (like a pesticide) in the tissues of organisms in a lower trophic level gets passed up to the next level when they get eaten. These toxins cannot be flushed out of the body, so each trophic level ends up with higher amounts of toxic material in their tissues.
- the body system involved in producing offspring
- all living organisms inhabiting the Earth
- organism’s reaction to a stimulus (a change in an organism’s environment)
- cell the photosynthetic cells found in leaves of plants.
40 Clues: The process of burning something • all living organisms inhabiting the Earth • the body system involved in producing offspring • the place in which an organism lives out its life • the growth movement of a plant in response to light • cell the photosynthetic cells found in leaves of plants. • plant structure that develops into a seed when fertilized. • ...
Plant transport and gas exchange 2012-12-09
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- the continuous flow of water from root to leaf is known as the transpiration_______
- _____ cells open and close the stoma
- water enters the root hair by _______
- apparatus used to measure the rate of transpiration
- evaporation of water from a leaf
- a _____ cell supplies phloem sieve plates with their requirements
- how plants make their own food
- waterproofing chemical deposited in xylem walls
- a pesticide that is transported throughout the plant in the phloem is described as _____
- movement of sugars and amino acids along the phloem
- the area of the plant receiving sugars and amino acids
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- the end walls of phloem sieve tubes are called ____ ___
- the method by which plants take up mineral ions
- a group of xylem vessels and phloem tubes is called a ________
- water moves down its ______ _____ gradient
- an increase in humidity _____ the rate of transpiration
- cells of the __________ mesophyll are specially adapted for maximum photosynthesis
- pores in leaves for gas exchange
- transport of food occurs in the _______
- the form in which sugar is transported in the plant
- transport of water and mineral salts occurs in the ______
- specialised cell used to maximise absorption of water
- part of the plant from where sugars and amino acids are translocated
23 Clues: how plants make their own food • evaporation of water from a leaf • pores in leaves for gas exchange • _____ cells open and close the stoma • water enters the root hair by _______ • transport of food occurs in the _______ • water moves down its ______ _____ gradient • the method by which plants take up mineral ions • waterproofing chemical deposited in xylem walls • ...
Cell Crossword Puzzle 2022-01-27
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- Control center, holds all the DNA
- Complex, multicellular, bigger than prokaryotes
- Only in the animal cell, holds centrioles
- The powerhouse of the cell
- Sorts, modifies, and packages materials
- Only in plant cell, the outermost boundary
- Storage for food
- Makes protein
- Controls what goes in and out of the cell
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- Only in the plant cell, stores water
- Microscopic, unicellular, simple in form
- Only in the animal cell, Organizes cell division
- Makes lipids
- Only in the plant cell, where photosynthesis happens
- breaks down cellular material
- Everything in the cell(liquids, small molecules)
16 Clues: Makes lipids • Makes protein • Storage for food • The powerhouse of the cell • breaks down cellular material • Control center, holds all the DNA • Only in the plant cell, stores water • Sorts, modifies, and packages materials • Microscopic, unicellular, simple in form • Only in the animal cell, holds centrioles • Controls what goes in and out of the cell • ...
NLCS Reproduction in Plants 2025-10-16
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- pollination between the flowers of the same plant
- Needed for germination
- Disperse acacia seeds by eating them
- Way in which the seeds of the sea bean are dispersed
- Stores the food in a bean seed
- pollination between two individual plant species
- A feature that surrounds the seed
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- Results from sexual variation
- method of seed dispersal
- formed by the pollen prior to fertilisation
- It produces pollen
- Attracts insect pollinators
- Describes the pollen from an insect pollinated flower
- Describes the stigma of a wind pollinated plant.
- Produces nectar
- Outside of the seed
16 Clues: Produces nectar • It produces pollen • Outside of the seed • Needed for germination • method of seed dispersal • Attracts insect pollinators • Results from sexual variation • Stores the food in a bean seed • A feature that surrounds the seed • Disperse acacia seeds by eating them • formed by the pollen prior to fertilisation • Describes the stigma of a wind pollinated plant. • ...
MR 2022-10-17
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- The study of microscopic plants and animals
- : Organisms with external skeletons
- The study of plants
- : Organisms with internal skeletons
- is a eukaryotic organism such as yeast, molds or mushroom.
- The study of animals
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- Is the science of classification of all living things
- A plant or animal that has a nucleus
- A plant or animal that is too small to see without a microscope
- A plant or animal that does not have a nucleus
- An autotrophic eukaryotes, which means they have complex cells, and make their own food.
- are living creatures with many cells and the cells have a nucleus and they get energy from other living things.
- is any eukaryotic organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungus
- The study of all living things
14 Clues: The study of plants • The study of animals • The study of all living things • : Organisms with external skeletons • A plant or animal that has a nucleus • : Organisms with internal skeletons • The study of microscopic plants and animals • A plant or animal that does not have a nucleus • Is the science of classification of all living things • ...
BIOTECH (5) 2020-03-01
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- Isoelectric point is a pH where a protein is ______.
- This growth hormone is added to grow shoots from callus at plant tissue culture.
- Combination of culture heterothropic and photoautotrophic is ______.
- In ion exchange chromatography, the matrix that were used for kation exchange is________ group.
- Vegetative propagation of plants in vitro is called ____________________.
- What is the stabilizer used in SDS page?
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- __________ culture is a plant culture where isolated plant organ is grown in vitro.
- We can use eluen to let out the protein from the colomn using salt ________ solution.
- Ammonium ________________ is a sulfate radical that initiate polymerization reaction in protein identification.
- _______ is the kind of resin that were used for affinity chrimatography.
- ______________ point is the pH of amino acid when its cationic side and anionic side are balanced.
- After finish the several thing we have to search eluen buffer_____.
- ________________ plant tissue cultures needs organic substance as carbon source.
- This growth hormone is added to grow roots from callus at plant tissue culture.
- HPLC is the type of chromatography to _______ sample.
- Embryo culture is an isolated embryo grown after removal of the _____ coat.
16 Clues: What is the stabilizer used in SDS page? • Isoelectric point is a pH where a protein is ______. • HPLC is the type of chromatography to _______ sample. • After finish the several thing we have to search eluen buffer_____. • Combination of culture heterothropic and photoautotrophic is ______. • ...
Intro to Turfgrass 2022-11-11
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- Process of water movement up through a plant, which then evaporates through the leaves into the air.
- The energy source used and stored in the plant.
- Grass growth is slowed dramatically under extreme temperatures.
- The cross-fertilization (interbreeding) of two or more parents that produce offspring.
- resistance The ability of a turfgrass to survive during periods of little or no water.
- texture Primarily a measure of the width of the leaf blades.
- growth Lateral stems that penetrate through the enclosing leaf sheaths and grow outside of them.
- A measure of the number of shoots in a given area.
- Fungi live in association with the roots of some grass plants and can help absorb phosphorus and other nutrients in very poor soils.
- Broadleaf plants such as tomatoes and roses.
- A measure of the light reflected by turfgrass.
- The plant cells are saturated or swollen with water.
- Lateral stems that grow along the surface of the ground.
- A dicotyledon or dicot.
- crown The principal meristematic region; an unelongated stem.
- New shoots.
- growth Tillers that grow vertically, developing at the crown, and emerging from within the basal leaf sheath of the old stem.
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- Species that are very similar in visual structure and physiology, however, differ in functional traits.
- The movement of materials within a plant.
- The release of energy from sugars.
- Lateral stems that grow beneath the surface.
- An increase in the number of shoots in a turf area, that spreads and gradually forms a very dense clump.
- Tissue in the vascular system that carries water and minerals to the stems and leaves.
- The upper, relatively flat part of the leaf.
- The flowering part of a grass plant and is also where seeds are formed.
- The act of combining with air.
- The lower portion of the leaf.
- Yellowing due to a lack of iron.
- Primarily grasses and grasslike plants such as sedges and rushes.
- Vascular tissue in plants that transports food manufactured in the leaves down to the stem and roots.
- stomata (pl) Openings in the epidermis through which gases move in and out.
31 Clues: New shoots. • A dicotyledon or dicot. • The act of combining with air. • The lower portion of the leaf. • Yellowing due to a lack of iron. • The release of energy from sugars. • The movement of materials within a plant. • Lateral stems that grow beneath the surface. • The upper, relatively flat part of the leaf. • Broadleaf plants such as tomatoes and roses. • ...
B3 Keywords Review 2017-07-10
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- when the vacuole has lots of water in it and the cell has been stretched
- the space in the middle of a plant cell
- a process in which the cells use energy absorbed from the surroundings
- the stores of the green substance in a plant that is required for photosynthesis
- the spread of a substance which requires no energy (it is passive)
- the movement of water (usually from high to low concentration)
- gradient the comparison of concentrations between two different concentrations
- a biological catalyst
- solution used to test for glucose
- the movement of water along the xylem in a plant
- solution used to test for protein
- the movement of sugars and other chemicals made by a plant along the phloem
- permeable the name given to a membrane that has small holes in it to allow small molecules to pass through it
- a tool used to sample an ecosystem
- transport the movement of a substance with the concentration gradient (from high to low) that is a passive process
- the type of cell in a plant which allows water to travel through it (it has no ends, like a tube)
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- a living factor that can affect an ecosystem
- an organism that cannot produce its own food (it needs to be a consumer)
- used to test for starch
- when the vacuole has some liquid to hold the shape of the cell
- the green substance in plants which enables photosynthesis to take place
- the process in which a plant produces its own energy
- produces the energy in a cell
- used to test for fat
- when the vacuole has shrunk due to lack of water
- the type of cell which transports sugars and has a partially permeable membrane on the end.
- an organism that produces its own food
- factors a factor which inhibits a process from taking place
- a substance which speeds up a chemical reaction
- the sugar made by plants during photosynthesis
- a non/living factor that can affect an ecosystem
- site the specific part of an enzyme which connects to the substance to be catalysed
32 Clues: used to test for fat • a biological catalyst • used to test for starch • produces the energy in a cell • solution used to test for glucose • solution used to test for protein • a tool used to sample an ecosystem • an organism that produces its own food • the space in the middle of a plant cell • a living factor that can affect an ecosystem • ...
Blooming Cherries 2025-02-15
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- top part of plant, provides shade below
- another word for flowers
- eat leaves
- readily eat tree's fruits
- scientific genus in Latin
- white or pink showy part
- country of origin
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- exterior brown part of the plant
- underground part of plant, stabilizing
- leaves drop in Fall
- Japanese name of this variety
- green parts of the plant
- season of showy flowers
13 Clues: eat leaves • country of origin • leaves drop in Fall • season of showy flowers • another word for flowers • green parts of the plant • white or pink showy part • readily eat tree's fruits • scientific genus in Latin • Japanese name of this variety • exterior brown part of the plant • underground part of plant, stabilizing • top part of plant, provides shade below
parts of a plant 2022-03-04
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- on the end and protects the tip
- outer section;protects developing flower
- edge of the leaves
- not as thick as primary;goes out to side
- helps seeds spread
- attracts insects
- becomes the new plant
- male part of flower
- part of the stem between buds or leaves
- place where leaves/buds attached
- undeveloped shoot
- female part of the flower
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- where reproduction takes place
- thickest part that goes down
- tube like structure that holds up stigma
- central vein of leaf
- part of stamen where pollen is produced
- absorbs water & minerals; anchors plant
- moves water and nutrients throughout plant
- bud at the tip of the stem
- part of leaf that attaches to stem
- thin fine roots that absorb water/nutrients
- where photosynthesis takes place
- has pores
24 Clues: has pores • attracts insects • undeveloped shoot • edge of the leaves • helps seeds spread • male part of flower • central vein of leaf • becomes the new plant • female part of the flower • bud at the tip of the stem • thickest part that goes down • where reproduction takes place • on the end and protects the tip • where photosynthesis takes place • place where leaves/buds attached • ...
Science Crossword 2017-04-25
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- a cell that can grow into a new organism
- a force that acts when two things rub together
- the release of a harmful substance into the environment
- a natural object that orbits a planet
- to make more of one's own kind
- to change slowly over time
- the control center of a cell
- a plant part that contains a plant embryo, or tiny new plant, and stored food
- the bending of light when it passes from one material into another
- the path of a body in space around another body
- the thick fluid inside all cells
- curves inward, like a bowl
- a plant part that contains seeds
- an organism that makes its own food
- the force that pulls everything down toward the center of Earth
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- a consumer that eats mainly plants
- the upper layer of Earth's land surface, in which plants grow
- dark organic material made up of decayed plant and animal matter
- a body in space that moves in a fixed path around a star
- to spend the winter in an inactive condition that uses little energy
- a push or pull
- a measure of the amount of matter in an object
- the part of Earth made up of the crust and upper part of the mantle
- a material through which heat does not flow easily
- an organism that gets energy by eating other organisms
- a whirling wind that appears as a dark cloud shaped like a funnel
- a hill of sand deposited by wind
27 Clues: a push or pull • to change slowly over time • curves inward, like a bowl • the control center of a cell • to make more of one's own kind • the thick fluid inside all cells • a hill of sand deposited by wind • a plant part that contains seeds • a consumer that eats mainly plants • an organism that makes its own food • a natural object that orbits a planet • ...
Winston 2015-07-01
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- The female part of the plant
- When the sperm and egg meet
- Otherwise known as the Womb
- The physical changes that happen during adolescence
- The male part of the plant
- When a seed begins to grow
- One way in which seeds are dispersed
- Where the sperm are stored
- Both males and females have this structure
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- Where pollen is taken from one plant to another
- The term given when a woman is carrying a baby
- Otherwise know as a 'period'
- The number of months a woman is usually pregnant for (gestation period)
- The male gamete
- Where the eggs are stored
- Attached to the foetus by the umbilical cord
- The female gamete
17 Clues: The male gamete • The female gamete • Where the eggs are stored • The male part of the plant • When a seed begins to grow • Where the sperm are stored • When the sperm and egg meet • Otherwise known as the Womb • The female part of the plant • Otherwise know as a 'period' • One way in which seeds are dispersed • Both males and females have this structure • ...
Classifying & Naming Plants Crossword 2026-04-15
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- Nonvascular plants like mosses.
- Everyday name used for a plant.
- Study of the structure and form of organisms.
- Flowering plants that produce seeds in fruit.
- Plants that complete life cycle in one year.
- Cone-producing gymnosperms.
- Tool used to identify plants through choices.
- System of naming organisms.
- Most specific classification level.
- Plants that reproduce using spores.
- Plants with seeds not enclosed in an ovary.
- Vascular plants with conducting tissue.
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- Highest level of classification.
- Plant with inherited differences within a species.
- Study of identifying and naming organisms.
- Collection of preserved plant specimens.
- Plants that take two years to complete life cycle.
- Seed leaf that stores food for the embryo.
- Plants with one cotyledon.
- Plants with two cotyledons.
- Two-part Latin name used worldwide.
- Plants that live for more than two years.
- Plant with traits maintained through human selection.
- Group of closely related species.
24 Clues: Plants with one cotyledon. • Cone-producing gymnosperms. • Plants with two cotyledons. • System of naming organisms. • Nonvascular plants like mosses. • Everyday name used for a plant. • Highest level of classification. • Group of closely related species. • Two-part Latin name used worldwide. • Most specific classification level. • Plants that reproduce using spores. • ...
Science Crossword 2 2023-05-09
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- The amount of water vapor in the air, measured with a hygrometer.
- An animal that consumes, or eats, both plants and animals.
- Putting harmful substances into the environment that cause damage.
- A phase of the moon when only the dark side is visible from Earth.
- Stage in an animal or plant life cycle when the organism is fully grown and able to reproduce.
- A force that pushes magnets away or apart.
- The colorful part of a plant that surrounds the reproductive organs.
- The spinning motion around an axis. It takes Earth 24 hours
- The plant structure that holds the plant in place, absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
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- An instinctive behavior, when a plant stops growing during the winter months, leaves will fall off.
- An animal that is killed or eaten by a predator.
- A force that opposes or resists motion through direct contact, can also create heat.
- The act of transferring pollen from the stamen to the pistil.
- An extremely large group of stars, gas, and dust (including any objects that orbit those stars).
- A force that causes an object towards the force.
- A behavior that an organism is born with (not learned).
16 Clues: A force that pushes magnets away or apart. • An animal that is killed or eaten by a predator. • A force that causes an object towards the force. • A behavior that an organism is born with (not learned). • An animal that consumes, or eats, both plants and animals. • The spinning motion around an axis. It takes Earth 24 hours • ...
Types of reproduction 2026-02-04
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- a form of asexual reproduction where an organism grows on the body of its parent.
- a form of asexual reproduction in which offspring grow from a part of a parent plant.
- type of reproduction where the genetic material from two different cells combine, producing an offspring.
- a genotype in which the two alleles of a gene are different.
- a genotype in which the two alleles of a gene are the same.
- response of a plant to gravity
- a different form of a gene.
- the process that occurs when pollen grains land on a female reproductive structure of a plant that is the same species as the pollen grains.
- the alleles of all the genes on an organism’s chromosomes; controls an organism's phenotype.
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- a type of asexual reproduction that occurs when an offspring grows from a piece of its parent.
- the way an organism reacts to other organisms or to its environment.
- is a type of reproduction in which only one parent organism or part of that organism produces a new organism.
- the growth of a plant toward or away from light.
- the passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
- a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor.
- response of a plant to touch
- how a trait appears or is expressed.
- a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor.
- a section of DNA on a chromosome that has genetic information for one trait.
20 Clues: a different form of a gene. • response of a plant to touch • response of a plant to gravity • how a trait appears or is expressed. • the growth of a plant toward or away from light. • the passing of traits from parents to offspring. • a genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor. • a genotype in which the two alleles of a gene are the same. • ...
Cell anatomy 2023-05-08
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- structure in a cell that performs a specific function
- jelly like substance organelles float in
- control center of the cells
- protects the outer layer of plant cells
- location of photosynthesis
- pressure that makes plant cells firm
- unicellular organism
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- genetic information
- building blocks of life
- smallest living organism
- the powerhouse of the cell
- protects animal cells
- multicellular organism
- distributes substances to outer cell membrane
- holds water for plant cell
15 Clues: genetic information • unicellular organism • protects animal cells • multicellular organism • building blocks of life • smallest living organism • the powerhouse of the cell • holds water for plant cell • location of photosynthesis • control center of the cells • pressure that makes plant cells firm • protects the outer layer of plant cells • jelly like substance organelles float in • ...
Semester 2 AAC Biology Finals 2023-05-19
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- The longer viral reproductive cycle
- Transports water and minerals throughout the plant
- The shorter viral reproductive cycle
- Bacteria and Fungi are _____________
- Pioneers species in primary successions
- Energy lost to the environment at each of the trophic levels
- Consumers that feed on producers
- systems gives the body structure and protects internal organs
- Scientists call the physical characteristic, “brown eyes”
- branch of biology that deals with grouping and naming of organisms
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- Body system that gets rid of waste products
- Process of making glucose using sunlight CO2 & H2O
- Male gametes of plants
- Organisms that cannot make their own food.
- Transports nutrients from the leaves to the rest of the plant
- The process by which populations slowly change over time
- Non functional structures that were once used by the ancestor organism
- Plant Part that captures sunlight
- The oldest kingdom on Earth?
- Different structures but same function
20 Clues: Male gametes of plants • The oldest kingdom on Earth? • Consumers that feed on producers • Plant Part that captures sunlight • The longer viral reproductive cycle • The shorter viral reproductive cycle • Bacteria and Fungi are _____________ • Different structures but same function • Pioneers species in primary successions • Organisms that cannot make their own food. • ...
Vocabulary in agriculture 2021-05-02
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- is the hard, white material that gives the body structure.
- is to make something that can be sold.
- nutritionist is a person who prepares healthy foods for animals.
- is the water that is underground.
- is a plow that breaks apart soil, removes weeds, and smoothes the earth.
- is to tame an animal or adapt a plant for human use.
- is a plant that completes its life in one year.
- is the action of exposing soil to air.
- is a bunch of crops that is tied or bundled together.
- is to provide water to crops.
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- is a harvest machine that does not require gas for fuel.
- plant is one that makes grain.
- is when an area gets less rain or snow than is typical.
- is a special building where chickens or other small animals live.
- is the act of mating plants or animals to produce offspring.
- is the study or process of growing plants and raising animals.
- supply is the amount of clean water in one area.
- is a building where farm animals live.
- is a chemical in plant or animal material that helps the body grow.
- is a type of sticky soil used to make.
20 Clues: is to provide water to crops. • plant is one that makes grain. • is the water that is underground. • is to make something that can be sold. • is a building where farm animals live. • is the action of exposing soil to air. • is a type of sticky soil used to make. • is a plant that completes its life in one year. • supply is the amount of clean water in one area. • ...
Ch.11, 39, 45 Key Terms 2022-03-08
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- Far away signaling
- Nearby signaling
- A molecule that specifically binds to another molecule.
- Action creates decreased response.
- Gas that functions in triple response, senescence, lead abscission, and fruit ripening.
- Type of membrane receptor that can stop the flow of ions.
- Close-contact signaling
- Any response that results in a plant curving to/from stimuli.
- Programmed cell death.
- "Self" signaling
- The process by which a signal on a cell's surface is converted to a specific cellular response.
- Term adjacent to hormone used by plant physiologists to better suit plants.
- Type of membrane receptor that catalyzes the transfer of phosphate groups.
- Signaling molecule produced in tiny amounts that are transported to various parts of an organism to bind to specific receptors.
- Plant's response to gravity.
- Plant hormone that functions in stem elongation, fruit growth, and germination.
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- Signaling molecule released into the external environment.
- Short-distance signaling molecule that reaches its target by diffusion.
- Action creates increased response, continually.
- Enzyme that rapidly remove phosphate groups from proteins during transduction.
- Plant's directional growth in response to touch.
- Plant hormone that functions in seed dormancy, drought tolerance, and leaf senescence.
- Photoreceptors that have two isomer forms, Pr and Pfr.
- Short-distance signaling molecule that bind receptors onto targets.
- Plant hormone that functions in cell division, apical dominance, and anti-aging.
- Autoimmune condition in which beta cells are destroyed, removing the ability of the pancreas to make insulin.
- Enzyme that transfers phosphate groups from ATP during transduction.
- Condition in which target cells fail to take up glucose.
- Plant hormone that functions in growth, development, tropism, etc.
- Type of membrane receptor that includes a GTPase enzyme.
30 Clues: Nearby signaling • "Self" signaling • Far away signaling • Programmed cell death. • Close-contact signaling • Plant's response to gravity. • Action creates decreased response. • Action creates increased response, continually. • Plant's directional growth in response to touch. • Photoreceptors that have two isomer forms, Pr and Pfr. • ...
Plant Anatomy 2020-09-24
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- the small openings for plants to breath
- the large center vein
- contains chlorophyll and gives color to the leaf
- process of plants making food
- a plant that completes it life cycle
- a plant that retain their leaves year-round
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- plant that looses their leaves during the dormant season
- a plant that completes it's life cycle in 2 years
- the leaf stalk that connects the leaf to the stem
- is the tip of the leaf
- a plant that lives it's life cycle for more and 2 years
- is the edge of the leaf
12 Clues: the large center vein • is the tip of the leaf • is the edge of the leaf • process of plants making food • a plant that completes it life cycle • the small openings for plants to breath • a plant that retain their leaves year-round • contains chlorophyll and gives color to the leaf • a plant that completes it's life cycle in 2 years • ...
Plant Structure and Photosynthesis 2013-12-08
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- Tiny pores on the underside of a leaf
- The part of the plant which makes the most food
- A plants growth response to light
- The energy needed for photosynthesis comes from...
- A factor needed for photosynthesis
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- A plants growth response towards gravity
- The loss of water vapour from the surface of a plant
- The green pigment in a leaf
- The colour cobalt chloride paper turns in the presence of water
- The transport tissue that carries food through a plant
- One job of transpiration is to....a plant down
- Tubes that carry water in a plant
12 Clues: The green pigment in a leaf • A plants growth response to light • Tubes that carry water in a plant • A factor needed for photosynthesis • Tiny pores on the underside of a leaf • A plants growth response towards gravity • One job of transpiration is to....a plant down • The part of the plant which makes the most food • The energy needed for photosynthesis comes from... • ...
Plant Science Vocabulary 2024-09-18
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- A section recognizing individuals and organizations that contributed to the research.
- A structure made of transparent material used to grow plants under controlled conditions.
- Group: The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.
- A brief summary of the research project, highlighting the main points and conclusions.
- The section where the results are interpreted, analyzed, and discussed in relation to the hypothesis and existing literature.
- and Methods: A detailed description of the experimental setup, materials used, and procedures followed.
- The process of combining different plant varieties or species to produce hybrids.
- A list of all sources cited in the research report.
- A summary of the research findings and their implications, along with suggestions for future research.
- The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.
- A change in the DNA sequence of a plant, leading to different traits.
- The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from parts like leaves and stems.
- Small openings on the underside of a leaf that allow gas exchange.
- The orientation of a plant in response to an external stimulus like light or gravity.
- A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, serving as a starting point for further investigation.
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- Growing plants without soil using nutrient solutions.
- The opening section of the report that introduces the research topic, question, and significance.
- The green pigment in plants essential for photosynthesis.
- Review: A survey of existing research and publications relevant to the study.
- The process by which a plant grows from a seed to a seedling.
- The section presenting the data and findings from the experiment without interpretation.
- Breeding plants by natural processes from the parent stock.
- Essential elements needed for plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
- The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with chlorophyll.
- An element, feature, or factor that can vary or change in an experiment.
25 Clues: A list of all sources cited in the research report. • Growing plants without soil using nutrient solutions. • The green pigment in plants essential for photosynthesis. • Breeding plants by natural processes from the parent stock. • The process by which a plant grows from a seed to a seedling. • Small openings on the underside of a leaf that allow gas exchange. • ...
Plants 2024-09-17
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- transports water upward
- absorb nutrients and water
- produces energy/sugars through photosynthesis
- tissue at the tip of a plant root
- might become a flower or a short shoot
- attaches the petiole to the stem
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- a pore that lets gases enter and exit
- helps the plant take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen
- a root that extends outward and eventually grows upward and into a new plant, asexual reproduction
- opens and closes the stomata
- helps in stem elongation
- transports food to the lower parts of the plant
- adjusts leaves to face the sun
- a short, thick root that stores nutrients
14 Clues: transports water upward • helps in stem elongation • absorb nutrients and water • opens and closes the stomata • adjusts leaves to face the sun • attaches the petiole to the stem • tissue at the tip of a plant root • a pore that lets gases enter and exit • might become a flower or a short shoot • a short, thick root that stores nutrients • ...
Plants 2024-09-05
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- the culture of plants for food, comfort, and beautification purposes
- two copies of each chromosome
- a plant that completes life in two years
- plants that bear flowers for reproduction
- a plant that completes life in one year
- plants that bear cones for reproduction
- plant with 2 seed leaves, flower parts in 4’s or 5’s, netted leaf patterns
- plants that have soft stems
- plants that have rigid, lignifies stems
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- one copy of each chromosome
- a plant that lives for more than two years
- vascular plants that do not use a cone of flower for reproduction
- plant with 1 seed leaf, flower parts in 3’s, parallel leaf veins
- plant without stems, roots, or leaves
- study of plants and their processes
- production mass production of turf grass
16 Clues: one copy of each chromosome • plants that have soft stems • two copies of each chromosome • study of plants and their processes • plant without stems, roots, or leaves • a plant that completes life in one year • plants that bear cones for reproduction • plants that have rigid, lignifies stems • a plant that completes life in two years • ...
Week 5 Vocabulary 2014-08-28
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- thin cells that look like threads
- something that would be good to hide behind
- moves food, water, and nutrients throughout the plant
- when the plant has enough water, its stoma open and release extra water
- cell in a seedless plant that can grow into a new plant
- very unhappy
- the way things are at the moment
- to chew
- to get caught in something that holds back or blacks such as a string
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- holes in the bottom of leaves where carbon dioxide enters
- plants use energy in sunlight to make food from water and carbon dioxide
- fun
- take up water and nutrients from the ground.
- when a cell uses energy and releases energy
- In a way that is easy to see
- to remember
16 Clues: fun • to chew • to remember • very unhappy • In a way that is easy to see • the way things are at the moment • thin cells that look like threads • something that would be good to hide behind • when a cell uses energy and releases energy • take up water and nutrients from the ground. • moves food, water, and nutrients throughout the plant • ...
The Plant: Structure and Function 2023-01-30
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- process plants use to make their own food
- carries water throughout the plant
- green pigment in leaves
- attaches the leaf to the plant
- flowering plants
- roots that grow from the shoot system
- seed leaf
- several roots grow out at the same time
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- plants with one seed leaf
- young plants produced from seeds
- plants with two seed leaves
- carries food to other parts of the plant
- tip of the leaf
- loss of water from plants
- has a main root and lateral roots grow from it
15 Clues: seed leaf • tip of the leaf • flowering plants • green pigment in leaves • plants with one seed leaf • loss of water from plants • plants with two seed leaves • attaches the leaf to the plant • young plants produced from seeds • carries water throughout the plant • roots that grow from the shoot system • several roots grow out at the same time • ...
6 science Plant Crossword 2023-04-03
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- tubes that transport materials up and down a plant
- this attaches the leaf to the stem
- little holes on leaf, they let materials in and out
- the science word for food/sugar
- tissue that moves water in a plant
- organelle that makes food for plants
- water vapor leaving out the stomata
- waxy layer on a leaf, prevents too much water loss
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- tissue that moves food/sugar in a plant
- these leaf cells are the #1 food makers
- process of making food in a plant
- process of using food in cells
- green pigment found in plants
- cellular energy
14 Clues: cellular energy • green pigment found in plants • process of using food in cells • the science word for food/sugar • process of making food in a plant • this attaches the leaf to the stem • tissue that moves water in a plant • water vapor leaving out the stomata • organelle that makes food for plants • tissue that moves food/sugar in a plant • ...
Plants 2023-01-05
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- I am responsible for making seeds or fruit. I am colorful
- Where plants grow
- The part of a plant that takes in sunlight to make food
- Plants can make their own
- I'm yellow on the outside and you can peel me
- Something a plant needs to grow
- The part of a plant that takes in water and nutrient
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- When plants make food, they give us something we breathe
- To make more plants is to __________
- The part of a plant that holds the plant up
- I am a big star that provides light
- I make sure your plant does not go thirsty
12 Clues: Where plants grow • Plants can make their own • Something a plant needs to grow • I am a big star that provides light • To make more plants is to __________ • I make sure your plant does not go thirsty • The part of a plant that holds the plant up • I'm yellow on the outside and you can peel me • The part of a plant that takes in water and nutrient • ...
Photosynthesis 2026-04-16
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- glucose is made of __________, hydrogen, and oxygen
- what the sun gives to plants
- the amount of calories in water
- color of chloroplasts
- part of the plant that takes in water
- energy plants take in
- the name of the process where plants take in materials to create food molecules
- CO2, H2O, and O2 are all examples of ________
- food molecule plants make
- the measurement for the amount of energy in food
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- photosynthesis is a ______
- taken in by plant roots
- the gas plants take in
- the process where glucose is broken down to release carbon dioxide, water, and energy
- the part of the plant cell where photosynthesis happens
- in all chemical reactions a _________ is made
- the gas plants release
- the things humans consume from plants to gain energy
- another name for glucose
- the part of plants that photosynthesize
20 Clues: color of chloroplasts • energy plants take in • the gas plants take in • the gas plants release • taken in by plant roots • another name for glucose • food molecule plants make • photosynthesis is a ______ • what the sun gives to plants • the amount of calories in water • part of the plant that takes in water • the part of plants that photosynthesize • ...
Climate:Desert and Boreal 2017-01-26
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- economic activity in the taiga
- interior of cactus is like this
- coniferous forest of the boreal lands
- anohter word for coniferous
- country with boreal climate
- these winds are cold
- way to describe skies at night in the desert
- another word for plants etc
- desert plant with waxy skin
- name given to permanently frozen land
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- desert plant has these to swell and hold more water
- desert regions are in the path of these
- large desert in North Africa
- way to describe desert climate
- snow rain hail
- desert plant having long tap roots
- when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun
- slope of coniferous branches
18 Clues: snow rain hail • these winds are cold • anohter word for coniferous • country with boreal climate • another word for plants etc • desert plant with waxy skin • large desert in North Africa • slope of coniferous branches • economic activity in the taiga • way to describe desert climate • interior of cactus is like this • desert plant having long tap roots • ...
Ag Hort 2024-07-22
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- A male cow
- condition scoring, The relative weight of an animal as determined by visual assessment
- The killing of pests by means of poisonous gases
- The science of plant cultivation and management
- Substances which have been produced by living organisms or life processes
- Castrated male sheep or goat
- Livestock where the digestive system has a 4-compartment stomach allowing the digestion of high roughage feed
- The growth of a seedling from a seed
- Family of animals that includes beef and dairy cattle
- A chemical used to kill insects
- A fungus growing on the leaves of plants, forming a white furry coating
- Chemicals which kill fungi
- A plant growing in the wrong place/ unwanted plant
- A soil which is made up of silt, sand and clay which is ideal for gardening
- The physical and biological surroundings of a plant
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- The science of farming – often used to refer to the rearing of animals
- The proper breeding, feeding and care of animals
- Mammary gland where milk is produced in ruminants
- A chemical used to kill plants
- A young female cow that has not calved
- An uncastrated male sheep
- Livestock between 1 and 2 years of age
- Plant remains collected together to decay into a form which can be added to the soil to improve its structure
- A chemical used to kill pests
- A young sheep
- A substance which is used to neutralise an acidic soil
- A substance which contains nutrients needed by plants for healthy growth.
- The removal of excess water from soil
28 Clues: A male cow • A young sheep • An uncastrated male sheep • Chemicals which kill fungi • Castrated male sheep or goat • A chemical used to kill pests • A chemical used to kill plants • A chemical used to kill insects • The growth of a seedling from a seed • The removal of excess water from soil • A young female cow that has not calved • Livestock between 1 and 2 years of age • ...
Ladona1 2024-02-21
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- Flower with three petals and three leaves
- Plant with three-lobed leaves often associated with luck
- Tree known for its syrup-producing sap
- Tall plant with large, yellow blooms
- Small, colorful plants found blooming in open fields
- Leafy plant often found in moist areas
- Tree known for its white or pink blossoms in the spring
- Tall evergreen tree with needle-like leaves.
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- Herbaceous plant with medicinal properties
- Thorny shrub with edible berries.
- Soft, green plant that grows in damp areas
- Flowering plant with bright yellow blooms
- Large shrub with showy flowers in May
- Small shrub that bears blue fruit that bears love
- Sturdy and large tree with lobed leaves
15 Clues: Thorny shrub with edible berries. • Tall plant with large, yellow blooms • Large shrub with showy flowers in May • Tree known for its syrup-producing sap • Leafy plant often found in moist areas • Sturdy and large tree with lobed leaves • Flower with three petals and three leaves • Flowering plant with bright yellow blooms • Herbaceous plant with medicinal properties • ...
Gardening words 2013-04-24
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- a small object that comes from a flower and grows into a new plant.
- making a hole for plants by removing dirt and soil from the ground.
- any work done outside such as gardening, mowing the grass, or raking leaves
- part of a plant that usually grows underground.
- a building made of glass where plants are grown inside
- light from the sun that gives plants energy and helps them grow
- tool that has a long handle and a row of teeth and is used to gather leaves or to smooth down soil.
- a plant such as carrots, beans, or lettuce, that is grown in the ground and used for food
- when the earth's surface is washed away by wind or water
- to cut off or remove branches or other parts of plants with garden clippers
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- removing plants that are not wanted in a garden or a yard.
- an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables
- a container used to water plants in a garden
- a deep, round container made of clay or plastic that holds plants and soil
- make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer
- a short handled tool used to plant seeds and dig up plants or soil
- a living thing that has leaves, makes its own food, and has roots that usually grow in the earth
- part of a plant that makes fruit or seeds. They often have a pleasant smell and color.
- large tool with a long handle and a wide, flat blade that is used to dig soil
- dirt made up of minerals and is a source of food for plants
20 Clues: a container used to water plants in a garden • part of a plant that usually grows underground. • an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables • a building made of glass where plants are grown inside • when the earth's surface is washed away by wind or water • removing plants that are not wanted in a garden or a yard. • ...
Life Science 2015-04-10
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- When substances move from areas of high concentrations to low concentrations and require energy.
- The outer covering of an animal cell.
- A group of tissues working together.
- Blueprints of the cell that are found in the nucleus.
- Extends from the nucleus to the cell membrane.
- This type of cell has seven organelles.
- The largest, most visible part of the cell. Responsible for directing all activities in the cell.
- The gel-like substance that fills the cell and holds the organelles in place.
- The outer covering of a plant cell.
- Only found in plant cells. Where food is made in plant cells.
- A group of cells working together.
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- When substances move from areas of low concentrations to high concentrations and do not require energy.
- A group of organ systems working together.
- This type of cell has nine organelles and a much larger vacuole.
- Sac-like storage spaces.
- A group of organs working together.
- The "powerhouse" of the cell, responsible for giving the cell energy.
- The basic unit of life. All living things are made of these.
18 Clues: Sac-like storage spaces. • A group of cells working together. • A group of organs working together. • The outer covering of a plant cell. • A group of tissues working together. • The outer covering of an animal cell. • This type of cell has seven organelles. • A group of organ systems working together. • Extends from the nucleus to the cell membrane. • ...
Plants Vocabulary 2023-12-13
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- a baby plant
- the underground part of a plant
- different and unlike anything else
- a large amount of land that is very dry
- when something gets bigger or taller
- a large town with many buildings and people
- a bad plant that takes over other plants
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- the flower part of a plant
- to keep safe
- a place with many trees and a lot of rain
- the part of the plant from which a new seed grows
- another name for dirt where plants grow
12 Clues: to keep safe • a baby plant • the flower part of a plant • the underground part of a plant • different and unlike anything else • when something gets bigger or taller • a large amount of land that is very dry • another name for dirt where plants grow • a bad plant that takes over other plants • a place with many trees and a lot of rain • ...
Amoeba Sisters Video 2025-11-24
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- opening on leaves that allows for gas exchange
- vascular plants with vascular tissue but no seeds
- structure that anchors the plant
- process of water moving up a plant
- waxy layer on leaves that prevents water loss
- primary photosynthetic organ of a plant
- plants that produce seeds in cones
- vascular plants with creeping or upright stems
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- process by which plants make their own food
- vascular tissue that transports sugars
- nonvascular plant
- plants that produce flowers and fruits
- vascular tissue that transports water and minerals
- ripened ovary of a flowering plant
- pigment that captures light energy for photosynthesis
- plants without vascular tissue
16 Clues: nonvascular plant • plants without vascular tissue • structure that anchors the plant • ripened ovary of a flowering plant • process of water moving up a plant • plants that produce seeds in cones • vascular tissue that transports sugars • plants that produce flowers and fruits • primary photosynthetic organ of a plant • process by which plants make their own food • ...
Science Words Crossword Puzzle 2016-04-12
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- special leaves that protect the flower before it blooms.
- is green pigments in the third step of photosynthesis.
- a period of time when suspended life processes like photosynthesis and can be brought on by temperature or season changes.
- the female part of the flower made of the stigma, style, and the ovary.
- when a pollen grain travels down the style into the ovary.
- this part of the stamen that produces and contains pollen.
- the process by which a plant grows from a seed.
- a living thing.
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- the type of plant that has special tubes that transport food and water. Also most of these types of plant reproduce using seeds.
- living and non-living thing that interact with each other in an environment so that it can survive.
- the time when the plant makes its own food.
- the environment where an organism lives and meets the organism's needs.
- populations of different kinds of organisms that live in the same place at the same time.
- when a pollen grain from the anther reaches the stigma.
- the male part of the flower which includes the anther and the filament.
- an organism that makes its own food.
- what humans breathe in and what plants breathe out.
- it is the sticky bulb that you can see in the center of the flower, also is the part of the plant which receives the pollen grains and which they germinate.
18 Clues: a living thing. • an organism that makes its own food. • the time when the plant makes its own food. • the process by which a plant grows from a seed. • what humans breathe in and what plants breathe out. • is green pigments in the third step of photosynthesis. • when a pollen grain from the anther reaches the stigma. • ...
Plant Science Review 2023-10-12
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- use for plants (think pretty)
- first root
- made of hydrogen and oxygen
- lifesaving use of plants
- holds leaves and flowers
- part of photosynthesis
- how plants create food
- attracts pollinators
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- common plant used for clothing
- where plants make their food
- most common use for plants
- carries water inside the plant
- product made from trees
- used to anchor plants
- higher ___ makes plants grow faster
- sends photons to plants
- carries nutrients inside the plant
17 Clues: first root • attracts pollinators • used to anchor plants • part of photosynthesis • how plants create food • product made from trees • sends photons to plants • lifesaving use of plants • holds leaves and flowers • most common use for plants • made of hydrogen and oxygen • where plants make their food • use for plants (think pretty) • common plant used for clothing • ...
Spring into Easter 2025-03-09
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- Light and warmth from the sun.
- An animal with fur, is warm-blooded, and gives birth to live babies.
- A baby bird or reptile hatches from this.
- Water that falls from clouds.
- A cozy bed made by animal mothers for their babies.
- What a plant starts from.
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- When flowers open up.
- – A small pool of water from rain.
- The part of a plant that holds it up.
- A baby chicken.
- The season after winter.
- The part of a plant that grows underground.
- A small mammal that hops.
- The green part of a plant that makes food.
14 Clues: A baby chicken. • When flowers open up. • The season after winter. • A small mammal that hops. • What a plant starts from. • Water that falls from clouds. • Light and warmth from the sun. • – A small pool of water from rain. • The part of a plant that holds it up. • A baby bird or reptile hatches from this. • The green part of a plant that makes food. • ...
Investigating Australia's Physical Environments 2013-02-03
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- Imaginary lines around the world from east to west
- The act of catching water
- Denoting rock that has undergone transformation
- Australian eucalyptus
- Vegetation that has hard leaves and short internodes
- Plant protector
- Resulting from structural deformation of the earth's crust
- The lines on a weather map showing air pressure
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- Something crescent-shaped
- The shoot growing under the stem of a plant
- The ancient time of creation by sacred ancestors
- Relating to sediment
- The study of developing of landforms
- A half of a sphere
- A large body of intrusive igneous rock
- Imaginary lines around the world from north to south
- The ridge or crest line dividing two drainage areas
- A plant that needs very little water
18 Clues: Plant protector • A half of a sphere • Relating to sediment • Australian eucalyptus • Something crescent-shaped • The act of catching water • The study of developing of landforms • A plant that needs very little water • A large body of intrusive igneous rock • The shoot growing under the stem of a plant • Denoting rock that has undergone transformation • ...
Investigatig Australia's Physical Environments 2013-02-03
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- Measures air pressure on a weather map.
- Any object arching in shape
- Something dividing two drain ways
- Something to catch water
- Pertaining to the nature of sediments
- Someone who studies the creation of land forms
- Changing forms
- The lines running north to south across a map
- The mythology of the Australian Aboriginals
- One of the halves when the earth is divided
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- The lines running east to west across a map
- Protection for the plant root.
- Plants with hard leaves
- Some thing that creates mountains
- A large body of crystallised, igneous rock.
- A plant that grows under dry conditions
- A plant formed at the base of a tree.
- Dwarf Australian Eucalypt trees
18 Clues: Changing forms • Plants with hard leaves • Something to catch water • Any object arching in shape • Protection for the plant root. • Dwarf Australian Eucalypt trees • Something dividing two drain ways • Some thing that creates mountains • Pertaining to the nature of sediments • A plant formed at the base of a tree. • Measures air pressure on a weather map. • ...
Investigating Australia's Physical Environments 2013-02-03
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- Something to catch water
- Measures air pressure on a weather map.
- Plants with hard leaves
- The lines running north to south across a map
- Pertaining to the nature of sediments
- Any object arching in shape
- Some thing that creates mountains
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- A large body of crystallised, igneous rock.
- A plant formed at the base of a tree.
- One of the halves when the earth is divided
- Someone who studies the creation of land forms
- The lines running east to west across a map
- Dwarf Australian Eucalypt trees
- The mythology of the Australian Aboriginals
- Changing forms
- Something dividing two drain ways
- Protection for the plant root.
- A plant that grows under dry conditions
18 Clues: Changing forms • Plants with hard leaves • Something to catch water • Any object arching in shape • Protection for the plant root. • Dwarf Australian Eucalypt trees • Something dividing two drain ways • Some thing that creates mountains • A plant formed at the base of a tree. • Pertaining to the nature of sediments • Measures air pressure on a weather map. • ...
AFNR 5.2 Vocabulary 2025-01-07
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- Union of an egg and sperm to produce a seed or fertilized egg.
- Flower that lacks either stamens or pistils.
- Collectively, all of the petals of the flower.
- Substance necessary for the functioning of an organism.
- Stalk, trunk, branch of a plant. Can be vertical or horizontal.
- Designating a flower that has a pistil or pistils but lacks stamens; an imperfect flower.
- Sprouting of a seed and beginning of plant growth.
- Group of sepals on a flower.
- The receptive surface of the female organ of a flower that receives the pollen.
- A flower containing sepals, petals, stamens, and at least one pistil.
- A flower with both stamens and a pistil or pistils.
- A chemical process that takes place in living cells whereby food (fats, carbohydrates, and proteins) is “burned” (oxidized) to release energy and waste products, mainly carbon dioxide and water. Living things use the energy produced through respiration to derive vital life processes, such as growth and reproduction.
- A white, granular, organic chemical that is produced by all green plants.
- tube Tube formed following the germination of a pollen grain, when the grain resides on the stigma of a flower. The tube carries the male gametes to the ovule.
- The body that, after fertilization, becomes the seed; the egg-containing unit of the ovary.
- Percentage of seeds that sprout and begin to grow.
- The embryo of a plant; also kernel of corn, wheat, etc., which botanically are seed-like fruits, including the ovary wall.
- In the pistil of a flower, the part between the ovary and the stigma.
- The portion of the pistil or carpel of a flower that contains one or more ovules.
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- Small, green, leaf-life structure found at the base of a flower.
- A flower that lacks one or more of the four organs: sepals, petals, stamens, or pistils.
- Mature ovary, seed.
- The uniting of pollen and ovule cells.
- Designating a flower that has stamens but no pistil and hence is imperfect.
- A substance present in all green plants; it evidences itself as the green coloring in leaves. Chlorophyll transforms light energy from the sun into chemical energy to manufacture plant food from carbon dioxide, water, and essential soil minerals. This process is called photosynthesis.
- The transfer of the pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower, the first step in producing fruit or seed.
- A division of a flower inside the calyx; a unit of the corolla, consisting of petioles, which usuallysurrounds the pistils and stamens.
- The saclike part of the stamen on seed-producing plants that develops and contains the pollen.
- The part of the stamen of a flower below the anther and supports it.
- The organ of a flower that bears the pollen (microspores) consisting of the stalk (filament) and the anther.
- The lower portion of a plant bearing neither leaves nor reproductive organs that mostly develops underground and anchors the plant in the soil. It bears root hairs, which absorb water and mineral nutrients.
- The reproductive structure of a seed-bearing plant consists of the male and/or female organs surrounded by one or two series of outer coverings.
- The male element that carries the spores in the fertilization of the egg nucleus in the ovule of a flower. The pollen is borne by the anthers and is usually a yellowish, dust-like mass of separate grains.
- Any organism in its earliest stages of development.
- The female element of a flower; composed of stigma, style, and ovary.
- A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- The making of a new plant or animal.
- Any herbaceous plant whose fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves, or flower parts are used as food.
- A flattened outgrowth from a plant stem, varying in size and shape, usually green, concerned primarily with the manufacture of carbohydrates by photosynthesis.
39 Clues: Mature ovary, seed. • Group of sepals on a flower. • The making of a new plant or animal. • The uniting of pollen and ovule cells. • Flower that lacks either stamens or pistils. • Collectively, all of the petals of the flower. • Sprouting of a seed and beginning of plant growth. • Percentage of seeds that sprout and begin to grow. • ...
Cells and organells 2018-10-09
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- fluid that fills up the cell (maintains pressure of the cell)
- breaks down wastes (animal cell)
- organelles found in plant and animal cells that carry out respiration
- less water than the cell
- packaging protein into vesicles
- center of the nucleus (chromosomes (bundled D.N.A.) + it begins the protein making process
- breaks down waste (plant cell)
- after exercising
- allows certain molecules to enter the cell
- diffusion of water
- molecules move from area of low concentration to high concentration using ENERGY
- controls what molecules pass in in or out
- found in plant cells and uses the sun's energy to give energy the cell can use
- creates protien
- are only found in plant cells and protects it from injury
- process by which molecules move through the cell membrane
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- molecules are engulfed (swallowed) and work their way into the cell
- allows specific molecules to enter
- makes protein the cell needs
- stores water and nutrients the cells need to survive
- opening in the leaf for water and gas molecules to move through
- molecules move through the cell membrane without using energy required
- protects the interior of nucleus allows material to enter and exit the nucleus
- more water than the cell
- loose strands of D.N.A.
- conducts the cell's activities
26 Clues: creates protien • after exercising • diffusion of water • loose strands of D.N.A. • less water than the cell • more water than the cell • makes protein the cell needs • breaks down waste (plant cell) • conducts the cell's activities • packaging protein into vesicles • breaks down wastes (animal cell) • allows specific molecules to enter • controls what molecules pass in in or out • ...
Plants In Action 2013-11-27
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- A plant that lives for 1 year
- The biochemical process in which light energy is absorbed
- Create food for the plant
- The seed coating
- Absorb water and minerals
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- The embryonic root of the plant
- The beautiful part of the plant
- When bees and other creatures pollinate the plant
- One of the most essential things for plants
- Holds the plant upright
10 Clues: The seed coating • Holds the plant upright • Create food for the plant • Absorb water and minerals • A plant that lives for 1 year • The embryonic root of the plant • The beautiful part of the plant • One of the most essential things for plants • When bees and other creatures pollinate the plant • The biochemical process in which light energy is absorbed
Cell Structures and Functions 2021-10-20
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- type of cell with chloroplasts & a cell wall.
- This is made by the mitochondria.
- Garbage disposal, gets rid of waste.
- protects and supports the plant cell.
- transports proteins.
- made in the ribosome & packaged in the golgi apparatus.
- allows materials in and out of the cell.
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- Produces energy, the powerhouse.
- Process that plants use to make food.
- Food-making site in plant cells.
- the sugar made in the chloroplast.
- type of cell with lysosomes and small vacuoles.
- The cell's storage tank.
- genetic material found in the nucleus.
- protein-making sit in cell.
- chromosomes are made of this
- jelly-like fluid in cell that protects organelles.
- control center or brain of the cell.
18 Clues: transports proteins. • The cell's storage tank. • protein-making sit in cell. • chromosomes are made of this • Produces energy, the powerhouse. • Food-making site in plant cells. • This is made by the mitochondria. • the sugar made in the chloroplast. • Garbage disposal, gets rid of waste. • control center or brain of the cell. • Process that plants use to make food. • ...
BITO-ONON_Crossword 2020-11-27
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- stomata is below the surface of the leaf
- stomata remains _____ during a prolonged drought, even during the day
- The most familiar type of leaf
- This is internal to the plant and in some way measures time.
- The other word for leaf blade
- a set of cells that surround vascular bundles of a leaf
- valuable in plant identification
- Has a cooling effect on the plant
- branches off from the midrib
- cellular and molecular levels
- a factor of transpiration; increases the rate of transpiration while humid air decreases it since the
- Area where the epidermis is depressed into the leaf with stomata.
- a factor of transpiration; more water is lost from a plant at higher temperature
- are tougher and waxier than ordinary foliage leaves and often have no petiole
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- Releases enzymes to weaken the cell walls
- environmental signal to plants that leads them to modify their activities
- More prominent on the abaxial side of leaves.
- covers the wound left by the fallen leaf
- Protects the shoot apical meristem while shoot is still young and small
- During the day, the concentration of this ion in the guard cells gradually decreases
- something guard cells have but ordinary epidermal cells don't.
- biological rhythms that follow an approximate 24-hr. cycle.
- branch off from the lateral vein
- is already saturated or nearly so with water.
- Allows a leaf to flutter in the wind
- usually consists of a single layer of parenchyma cells
- Along with the foilage leaves, they form the shoot of the plant.
- the tissues between upper and lower epidermis
28 Clues: branches off from the midrib • The other word for leaf blade • cellular and molecular levels • The most familiar type of leaf • branch off from the lateral vein • valuable in plant identification • Has a cooling effect on the plant • Allows a leaf to flutter in the wind • stomata is below the surface of the leaf • covers the wound left by the fallen leaf • ...
Plants 2020-10-20
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- It is a pore, found in the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other organs, that controls the rate of gas exchange.
- This substance provide mineral salts, which help the plant grow larger and healthier.
- A substance needed so that the plant can make proteins.
- These are substances plants get from the soil.
- It is the gaseous phase of water.
- It means lack, or shortage.
- Is the membrane found in all cells that separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment.
- The way plants make food.
- The enlarged basal portion of the pistil where ovules are produced.
- They are storage bubbles found in cells. They are found in both animal and plant cells but are much larger in plant cells.
- Contains the male gametes and are made in anthers of flowers.
- A substance needed to make chlorophyll.
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- Transports water from the roots up to the leaves.
- It is a polymer made by plants to store energy.
- The part of the pistil where pollen germinates.
- Occurs when one of the sperm cells fuses with the egg inside of an ovule.
- Plants use this energy of the sun to change water and carbon dioxide into a sugar.
- Plants need this to stand upright.
- The parts of a flower that are often conspicuously coloured.
- It is a green photosynthetic pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria.
- It is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapour.
- Is a thick solution that fills each cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane.
- It is the transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant.
- It is a structural layer surrounding some types of cells, just outside the cell membrane.
- Is a highly specialised organelle that serves as the information and administrative centre of the cell.
- The pollen producing part of a flower, usually with a slender filament supporting the anther.
- The part of the stamen where pollen is produced.
27 Clues: The way plants make food. • It means lack, or shortage. • It is the gaseous phase of water. • Plants need this to stand upright. • A substance needed to make chlorophyll. • These are substances plants get from the soil. • It is a polymer made by plants to store energy. • The part of the pistil where pollen germinates. • The part of the stamen where pollen is produced. • ...
Forensic Botany 2023-05-19
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- when a flower is pollinated by another flower
- group of plants in an area dominated by one species that share the same habitat requirements
- when a flower pollinates itself
- the application of plant science to analyzing crime scenes
- The first mention of forensic botany, written by Plato
- The male reproductive part of a flower consists of the anther and filament where the pollen is produced
- the use of pollen and spore evidence to solve criminal cases
- the female reproductive part of the flower where eggs are made
- a plant with “naked” seeds that are not enclosed; most are evergreens.
- A reproductive structure with the male gametes of seed plants
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- the number and type of pollen grains found in an area at a certain time of the year.
- the transfer of pollen from the male part to the female part of a seed plant
- A flowering plant that produces seeds in a fruit
- time elapsed between a person's death and the discovery of the body
- An asexual reproductive structure that can develop into an adult found in certain protists (algae),plant,and fungi.
- the study of pollen and spores
16 Clues: the study of pollen and spores • when a flower pollinates itself • when a flower is pollinated by another flower • A flowering plant that produces seeds in a fruit • The first mention of forensic botany, written by Plato • the application of plant science to analyzing crime scenes • the use of pollen and spore evidence to solve criminal cases • ...
Crossword 31 - Gardening 2023-10-13
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- Plant science
- Leafy plants
- Hand protection
- Plant expert
- Leafy growth
- Move plants
- Unwanted guests
- Leaf collector
- Natural gardening
- Tree garden
- Pest repellent plants
- Trimmed growth
- Plant foundation
- Plant defense
- Shaped plants
- Soil tool
- Soil improvement
- Natural blooms
- Stone decor
- Small bush
- Unwanted visitors
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- Hardy plants
- Underground storage
- Trimming branches
- Green paradise
- Tall blooms
- Plant container
- Irrigation tool
- Removing unwanted growth
- Outdoor seating
- Pollinator
- Limited sunlight
- Sustainable gardening
- Soil protector
- Green thumb
- Spring flower
- Natural fertilizer
- Growth source
- Yearly blooms
- Plant sanctuary
- Thirsty plants
41 Clues: Soil tool • Pollinator • Small bush • Tall blooms • Move plants • Green thumb • Tree garden • Stone decor • Hardy plants • Leafy plants • Plant expert • Leafy growth • Plant science • Spring flower • Growth source • Yearly blooms • Plant defense • Shaped plants • Green paradise • Soil protector • Leaf collector • Trimmed growth • Thirsty plants • Natural blooms • Hand protection • Plant container • Irrigation tool • ...
Theme: Plants 2024-07-24
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- The flat green part of a plant
- The reproductive structure of a plant
- A woody perennial plant
- The process by which green plants make their food
- The main body of a plant
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- The green pigment in plants
- The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant
- A low dense shrub
- The part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
- The unit of reproduction of a flowering plant
10 Clues: A low dense shrub • A woody perennial plant • The main body of a plant • The green pigment in plants • The flat green part of a plant • The reproductive structure of a plant • The unit of reproduction of a flowering plant • The process by which green plants make their food • The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant • ...
Parts of a Flowers 2022-03-21
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- Tiny openings located on the underside of leaves that allow for gas exchange.
- The sticky tip of the pistil that catches pollen for fertilization.
- Vascular tissue in a plant that carries water throughout a plant.
- A gas released from a plant during photosynthesis.
- Vascular tissue that transports food and nutrients.
- Leaf-like structures that protects the bud of a flower.
- Tiny particles produced by the anther.
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- A gas that is absorbed during photosynthesis.
- The female reproductive part of the flower.
- Where the ovules of a flower develop.
- Part of the flower that produces pollen.
- A thin stalk that holds up the anther.
- The male reproductive parts of a flower.
- Colorful structures that attract pollinators to a plant.
- Connects the stigma to the ovary of the flower.
15 Clues: Where the ovules of a flower develop. • A thin stalk that holds up the anther. • Tiny particles produced by the anther. • Part of the flower that produces pollen. • The male reproductive parts of a flower. • The female reproductive part of the flower. • A gas that is absorbed during photosynthesis. • Connects the stigma to the ovary of the flower. • ...
Plant Classes and Parts 2023-02-02
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- The part of the pistil where pollen germinates.
- Grow for one long season.
- The ovule producing part of a flower.
- A plant that has flowers and produces seeds enclosed within a carpel.
- Plants that can live for three or more growing seasons.
- The organ that forms the seeds of flowering plants.
- A flowering plant with an embryo that bears a single cotyledon.
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- The parts of a flower that are often conspicuously colored.
- A plant that has seeds unprotected by an ovary or fruit.
- A flowering plant with an embryo that bears two cotyledons.
- A plant stalk that supports a fruiting or spore-bearing organ.
- Plants which require two years to complete their life cycle.
- The outer parts of the flower (often green and leaf-like) that enclose a developing bud.
- The male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament.
- Seed leaf within the embryo of a seed.
15 Clues: Grow for one long season. • The ovule producing part of a flower. • Seed leaf within the embryo of a seed. • The part of the pistil where pollen germinates. • The organ that forms the seeds of flowering plants. • Plants that can live for three or more growing seasons. • A plant that has seeds unprotected by an ovary or fruit. • ...
Crossword 2024-01-29
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- Disease causing agents are called
- Type of wood used in building and carpentry.
- Pores in tree bark that helps gaseous exchange.
- Genus of the state flower of Tamil Nadu.
- Self pollination called.
- Flowering shrub that blooms once in 12 years in western ghats.
- Aerial root specialised for gaseous exchange.
- An insectivores plant.
- The main trunk of tree.
- Explosive growth of micro organisms in aquatic system.
- Largest man-made jungle safari of Asia.
- Largest tree of india is located in which city
- What is yellow morel.
- Alteration in a dna sequence.
- The Niagara falls of india.
- National Centre for research on birds in India.
- Pores in the plant tissue which allow gas exchange.
- Shrubs in coastal area having viviparity mode of reproduction.
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- Leaves arrangement of Tamarind.
- Biggest lagoon of india
- Genus of the state tree of Chhattisgarh.
- Outer layer of atmosphere.
- Plant that grows on the surface of another plant.
- India’s largest national park.
- Tropical montane forest found in the upper reaches of Western Ghats.
- Transition area between two adjacent ecosystem.
- Andaman and nicobar are in this Hotspot region.
- Blue green algae.
- Subgroup of plant kingdom which shows flowering.
- The study of life history and characteristics of forest trees.
- National fossil park in MP.
- Species that helps define entire ecosystem.
- An Edible modified stem.
- Natural history and forest museum situated at coimbatore tamil nadu
34 Clues: Blue green algae. • What is yellow morel. • An insectivores plant. • Biggest lagoon of india • The main trunk of tree. • Self pollination called. • An Edible modified stem. • Outer layer of atmosphere. • National fossil park in MP. • The Niagara falls of india. • Alteration in a dna sequence. • India’s largest national park. • Leaves arrangement of Tamarind. • ...
Crossword 31 - Gardening 2023-10-09
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- Flower opening
- Fragrant flower
- Green thumb
- Tree garden
- Flower container
- Hand protection
- Green paradise
- Leafy plants
- Soil improvement
- Flowering bush
- Artistic decor
- Soil protector
- Garden visitors
- Gardening process
- Blooming beauties
- Plant container
- Flowering
- Soil tool
- Culinary plants
- Pollinator
- Plant science
- Underground storage
- Foster growth
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- Leafy growth
- Garden view
- Care for growth
- Garden structure
- Feed the soil
- Gardening talent
- Garden tool
- Feathered friends
- Pest repellent plants
- Plant science
- Plant sanctuary
- Outdoor seating
- Grass area
- Exotic flowers
- Garden rewards
- Natural fertilizer
- Flowering plants
- Green fence
- Garden boundary
- Plant expert
- Garden flyer
- Flower emergence
45 Clues: Flowering • Soil tool • Grass area • Pollinator • Garden view • Garden tool • Green thumb • Tree garden • Green fence • Leafy growth • Leafy plants • Plant expert • Garden flyer • Feed the soil • Plant science • Plant science • Foster growth • Flower opening • Green paradise • Flowering bush • Artistic decor • Exotic flowers • Garden rewards • Soil protector • Fragrant flower • Care for growth • Hand protection • ...
Botanical Gardens 2024-12-11
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- - Shady plant.
- - Large blossom.
- - Tree collection.
- - Plant library.
- - Colorful bloom.
- - Pendulous flower.
- - Tropical tree.
- - Evergreen.
- - Needle tree.
- - Flowering shrub.
- - Small flower.
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- - Indoor garden.
- - Fast-growing.
- - Showy bloom.
- - Tropical bloom.
- - Exotic bloom.
- - Fragrant herb.
- - Water-storing.
- - Water plant.
- - Spring flower.
- - Fragrant flower.
- - Thorny beauty.
- - Leafy tree.
- - Desert plant.
24 Clues: - Evergreen. • - Leafy tree. • - Shady plant. • - Showy bloom. • - Water plant. • - Needle tree. • - Fast-growing. • - Exotic bloom. • - Desert plant. • - Small flower. • - Indoor garden. • - Large blossom. • - Fragrant herb. • - Plant library. • - Water-storing. • - Spring flower. • - Thorny beauty. • - Tropical tree. • - Tropical bloom. • - Colorful bloom. • - Tree collection. • - Fragrant flower. • ...
Plants Moving On Up 2017-04-30
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- Outermost layer of bark
- Xylem cell type with slow water flow and air bubbles that only affect one cell
- (2 words) Hypothesis explaining why phloem sap always flows from source to sink
- Substrate with the highest water potential ~0
- (2 words) Elements that are basically a living straw supported by companion cells
- Innermost layer of wood
- (2 words) Xylem cell type with unobstructed water flow, but air bubbles affect the whole tube
- Type of xylem that makes up wood
- (adj) Cells that are filled with water so that their cell walls are under pressure from inside
- (2 words) Provides nuclei and organelles to support a sieve tube member
- Plant adapted to arid environments
- (2 words) Determines age of woody plants
- Secondary xylem
- (2 words) One-cell-thick layer of meristem cells for secondary growth
- Type of photosynthesis in which gas exchange occurs at night and PEP is replaced by crassulaic acid
- Water route that goes around root hair cells
- Water is _________ up a plant
- Lower the water potential of plant cells
- What a plant does when its tissues lose water
- Season when sugar reserves are mobilized to support new plant growth aboveground
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- Ions that control stomatal opening and closing
- Type of xylem formed at the apical meristem
- Strip of wax forcing water to enter a cell before it crosses the endoderm
- Type of bond responsible for adhesion
- (2 words) Theory of how water rises up a tree
- When the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall
- (2 words) Large cells with thin walls formed when lots of resources are available
- Secondary xylem cells filled with resin
- How leaves lower their water potential
- Transports water and dissolved minerals through plant
- Where water transpires from
- Space between cork cells that allows for gas exchange from outside to living cells inside
- Water route that goes through root hair cells
- Transports sugars through plant
- (2 words) Substrate with the lowest water potential, ~ -100
35 Clues: Secondary xylem • Outermost layer of bark • Innermost layer of wood • Where water transpires from • Water is _________ up a plant • Transports sugars through plant • Type of xylem that makes up wood • Plant adapted to arid environments • Type of bond responsible for adhesion • How leaves lower their water potential • Secondary xylem cells filled with resin • ...
Science Unit 4 vocab 2023-04-06
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- the movement of water molecules from a solution
- choosing two plants with particular characteristics to produce an offspring with something more desirable
- consists of plants, animals, and microorganisms
- the movement of water within spaces
- pipes carrying a supply of water to sprinkle plant and crops with
- a green pigment present in all green plants to absorb light to provide energy for photosynthesis
- a stick/twig to hold up a plant
- mixture of organic remains,clay and rock particles
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- a substance that is toxic to plants, used to destroy unwanted vegetation
- all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area
- relating to vegetation or plant life
- a powdery yellow substance produced by plant seeds from a male part of a plant
- the quality or state of being different or diverse
- process of moving molecules across a cellular membrane
- female reproductive organ (plants and animals)
- series of changes in the life of an organism
16 Clues: a stick/twig to hold up a plant • the movement of water within spaces • relating to vegetation or plant life • series of changes in the life of an organism • female reproductive organ (plants and animals) • the movement of water molecules from a solution • consists of plants, animals, and microorganisms • the quality or state of being different or diverse • ...
Sience seed germination 2018-08-13
10 Clues: A star. • type of plant. • really bright. • cycle of a plant • plant is the seed. • that makes the plant grow. • grows in the second stage. • thing grows in the first stage. • Liquid that seeds need to grow. • that your plant grows onto the plant.
Parts of a Plant & their Functions! 2021-09-30
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- The thickened part of the stem.
- Catches pollen.
- Protection for the flower bud & support for the petals when in bloom.
- Primarily for food production through photosynthesis.
- Attracts insects & mammals to the flower for pollination.
- Male part of a flower.
- The seed-carrying structure.
- Produces pollen grains.
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- Contains the embryo sac.
- Female part of a flower.
- holds up the anther.
- Attracts insects for pollination.
- The main body of a plant, acts as a support for branches and contains passage for food and water movement.
- Stores the ovule or ovules.
- Connects the stigma to the ovary.
- Functions in seed propagation of the plant.
- Anchors the plant' helps in absorption & food storage.
17 Clues: Catches pollen. • holds up the anther. • Male part of a flower. • Produces pollen grains. • Contains the embryo sac. • Female part of a flower. • Stores the ovule or ovules. • The seed-carrying structure. • The thickened part of the stem. • Attracts insects for pollination. • Connects the stigma to the ovary. • Functions in seed propagation of the plant. • ...
Plant Physiology Exam II Review 2024-10-29
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- A ring that defines the endodermis and allows for selective intake of nutrients into the vasculature of plants
- The stem of seedlings
- The incorporation of a compound into a sugar or protein, often for storage.
- A small pore in the ovule that serves as the entry point for pollen to fertilize the egg.
- A small string of amino acids added by a E3 Ubiquitin Ligase that mark a protein for degradation via a 26S Proteosome
- The process where a seed must go through a series of process-drying out the seed-before it breaks dormancy
- The region of a leaf petiole or fruit pedicel that forms to allow clean breakage
- The pollen producing structure on stamen
- The plant hormone that is comprised of 4 rings. It plays a role in internode length, seed germination, and fruit formation.
- The precursor to auxin
- The occurrence when seeds germinate while still in the fruit
- The photoreceptor that is sensitive(photo-irreversibly) to blue light and regulates seedling de-etiolation, circadian rhythm, and flowering
- The collection of female reproductive organs in a flower
- The tendency of a shoot to remain unbranched
- The ability of somatic cells to differentiate and mature into a complete organism in plants
- The side of the leaf that is farthest from the SAM (Shoot Apical Meristem)
- The phenomenon where multiple gene code for proteins with similar/identical functions
- The collection of male reproductive organs in a flower
- The process that breaks seed dormancy via chilling
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- A cell found in plant ovules that release chemicals to guide the pollen toward the egg for fertilization
- The photoreceptor that is sensitive (photo-reversibly) to red and far-red light, it regulates shade avoidance response, seed germination, and seedling de-etiolation
- The plant hormone with an adenine base. It plays a role in (inhibiting) apical dominance, shoot growth, and regulate root growth in response to available nutrients.
- The precursor to GA, ABA, and one of the precursors to Cytokinin
- The tissue that connects the developing embryo to the endosperm
- The plant hormone that is comprised of a non-aromatic ring and a carboxyl group. It plays a role in (inhibiting) seed germination, seed maturation, dehydration response in roots, and leaf senescence
- A class of light sensitive biomolecules that are composed of proteins and chromophores.
- The photoreceptor that is sensitive(photo-irreversibly) to blue light and regulates seedling de-etiolation, stomata opening, chloroplast movement, and phototropism.
- A procedure that determines a chemical's effect over a variety of concentrations
- The leaves of seedlings
- The process that breaks seed dormancy via damaging the seed coat
- The organization of leaf arrangement on a plant
- The gaseous plant hormone that plays a role in fruit ripening, triple response in seedlings, and senescence.
- A protective layer on the tips of roots
- The plant hormone that is comprised of an aromatic ring and a carboxyl group.It travels through the plant via polar transport caused by the distribution of efflux and influx transporters on the basal and apical sides of the cell. It plays a role in many plant processes including: phototropism, (promoting) apical dominance, gravitropism, and root growth.
- A plastid full of starch and aids in gravitropism in roots
- The side of the leaf that is closest to the SAM (Shoot Apical Meristem)
36 Clues: The stem of seedlings • The precursor to auxin • The leaves of seedlings • A protective layer on the tips of roots • The pollen producing structure on stamen • The tendency of a shoot to remain unbranched • The organization of leaf arrangement on a plant • The process that breaks seed dormancy via chilling • The collection of male reproductive organs in a flower • ...
science test 2022-10-06
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- part of plant below ground
- narrow leaves,tawny trumpetlike flowers last day
- large vein runs up middle of leaf
- attracts bees to flower
- attracts insects bright colors aroma of honey
- attracts insects with sticky dew drops
- transfer of pollen from stamen to pistil
- pigment that gives a plant it's green color
- system part of plant visible above ground
- egg from ovule unites with sperm from pollen
- miniature undeveloped plant inside seed
- tin package of chlorophyll within plant cell
- pair of cells surrounding stomata on leaf
- chemical process by which plant makes food
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- waxy covering that coats skin
- formed from ovary of flower
- insects trapped with hinged leaves/steel trap
- made from sugar, used as form of food storage
- describing a seed that is inactive
- insectivorous/hollow leaf traps insects
- colorful leaf around flowers like poinsettia/dogwood
- tough material made from glucose, makes cell walls
- any growth response to environmental conditions
- underground part of plant
- holes or spores in a leaf
- thick protective layer of cells cover root end
- grasses are harvested for nutrients in their seed
- needs 3 things to do its work:water, air & light
- single main root of plant,penetrates deep in ground
- plant grows top of trees,spanish moss&vanilla plant
- scientist that studies plants
- part of plant carries water/minerals to leaves&roots
32 Clues: attracts bees to flower • underground part of plant • holes or spores in a leaf • part of plant below ground • formed from ovary of flower • waxy covering that coats skin • scientist that studies plants • large vein runs up middle of leaf • describing a seed that is inactive • attracts insects with sticky dew drops • insectivorous/hollow leaf traps insects • ...
La selva 2024-10-27
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- A narrow trail or pathway through the jungle
- Large plants that form the canopy of the jungle
- A colorful insect with large, often patterned wings
- The level of moisture in the air, very high in rainforests
- The part of the plant that absorbs water from the soil
- Natural light that comes from the sun
- The complex community of organisms and environment
- The main stem of a tree, supporting the branches
- A small fish with sharp teeth found in rivers
- A part of a tree that extends from the trunk and holds leaves
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- A natural flow of water falling over a cliff or rock ledge
- The green part of a plant that absorbs sunlight and produces food
- A flowing body of water found in the jungle
- A tall tropical plant with large, fan-like leaves
- A slow-moving animal that hangs in the treetops
- A general term for reptiles without legs
- Precipitation that occurs frequently in tropical forests
- A long, climbing plant that winds around trees in the jungle
- A general term for primates that swing through the trees
- A large spotted cat, often found in dense jungle areas
- An amphibian that can be brightly colored and toxic
21 Clues: Natural light that comes from the sun • A general term for reptiles without legs • A flowing body of water found in the jungle • A narrow trail or pathway through the jungle • A small fish with sharp teeth found in rivers • Large plants that form the canopy of the jungle • A slow-moving animal that hangs in the treetops • ...
Ryker's Crossword 2025-01-07
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- Single-celled organisms
- Basic unit of life, smallest part of a living thing capable of life
- Aid in cell division (Not in plant cells)
- Produces ribosomes
- Transports goods and materials throughout the cell, holds the ribosomes
- Saclike structures that store water and food
- Packages proteins and transports them outside of the cell
- Powerhouse of the cell
- Makes proteins
- Get rid of waste and other unwanted substances that might get in the cell (Not in plant cells)
- Gives the cell its shape and protective layer that controls what goes in and out of the cell
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- Transports goods and materials throughout the cell
- The green pigment inside chloroplasts that absorbs light and gives many plants their green color
- Structures found in many plant leaves and stems that trap the energy of light and make food
- Organisms whose cells are organized into complex structures by internal membranes and a cytoskeleton
- Stiff layer that surrounds the cell membrane in a plant cell
- The gel-like substance between the nucleus and the cell membrane
- Sub-cellular structure, one or more jobs to perform in the cell
- The control center of the cell, chromosomes are found here
19 Clues: Makes proteins • Produces ribosomes • Powerhouse of the cell • Single-celled organisms • Aid in cell division (Not in plant cells) • Saclike structures that store water and food • Transports goods and materials throughout the cell • Packages proteins and transports them outside of the cell • The control center of the cell, chromosomes are found here • ...
Plants In Action 2013-04-14
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- I can survive in the dessert i might be small and i might be tall
- I absorb water and minerals from the soil
- berries I am black and i am a fruit
- I grow in ponds and lakes
- I grow under the sea and some sea animals eat it
- I am small and i am used to make flour
- I contain seeds and animals eat it
- I use the sun's energy to make food for the whole plant
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- I grow above the ground and i carry water and minerals up to the leaves
- I am a cylinder shape and i am yellow and a bit of black.
- I am mainly grown for our oil
- I am a type of sea plant and i start with a P
- new seeds and fruits grow from this plant
- I can grow in thick clumps in the ocean
- I am a giant plant in the plant kingdom
15 Clues: I grow in ponds and lakes • I am mainly grown for our oil • I contain seeds and animals eat it • berries I am black and i am a fruit • I am small and i am used to make flour • I can grow in thick clumps in the ocean • I am a giant plant in the plant kingdom • I absorb water and minerals from the soil • new seeds and fruits grow from this plant • ...
Dessert - Plant Classification 2021-12-10
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- used by confifiers to produce seeds
- a plant with one seed leaf
- outer green parts of a flower
- grows in two seasons
- organism that has to find its own food
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- for reproduction that doesnt make seeds
- the beginning of roots
- tubes in plants that transport water
- a plant that grows in one season
- seed leaf
- organism that can make its own food
- a mature ovary of a flowering plant
- tubes that transport food
- center of the plant stem
- made by most plants to reproduce
15 Clues: seed leaf • grows in two seasons • the beginning of roots • center of the plant stem • tubes that transport food • a plant with one seed leaf • outer green parts of a flower • a plant that grows in one season • made by most plants to reproduce • used by confifiers to produce seeds • organism that can make its own food • a mature ovary of a flowering plant • ...
plants 2023-09-03
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- Desert plant, spiky, stores water.
- Flytrap Carnivorous plant, traps insects.
- Beautiful flowers, many colors, thorns.
- Plant Low-growing, sweet red berries.
- Tree Autumn leaves, produces maple syrup.
- Yellow flowers, fluffy seeds in the wind.
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- Tall plant, yellow petals, follows the sun.
- Green fronds, likes shade and moisture.
- Fragrant purple flowers, used in aromatherapy.
- Tree Large tree, broad leaves, acorns.
- Exotic flowers, various colors.
- Tall grass, used in construction.
- Colorful flowers, spring bloomer.
- Tree Evergreen tree, sharp needles, cones.
- Climbing vine, green leaves, attaches to surfaces.
15 Clues: Exotic flowers, various colors. • Tall grass, used in construction. • Colorful flowers, spring bloomer. • Desert plant, spiky, stores water. • Plant Low-growing, sweet red berries. • Tree Large tree, broad leaves, acorns. • Green fronds, likes shade and moisture. • Beautiful flowers, many colors, thorns. • Flytrap Carnivorous plant, traps insects. • ...
Animal/Plant Cell Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-22
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- The animal and plant cells have all of the same things except animal cells have __________
- do the animal and plant cell have similar or diffrencellsrts in them
- It stores ____ and helps the plant maintain the proper water pressure inside the cell under different conditions
- The animal and plant cells have all of the same things except plant cells have ___________
- is the "fruit roll up looking thing in the cell"
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- an organelle/area of the animal cell that organizes microtubes
- fiber-like structures that help things around the cell
- the chloroplast is an organelle that enables the plant cell to ___
- The animal and plant cells have all of the same things except plant cells have vacuole
- The animal and plant cells have all of the same things except plant cells have _______ _______
10 Clues: is the "fruit roll up looking thing in the cell" • fiber-like structures that help things around the cell • an organelle/area of the animal cell that organizes microtubes • the chloroplast is an organelle that enables the plant cell to ___ • do the animal and plant cell have similar or diffrencellsrts in them • ...
Science - Term 2 2016-08-16
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- plants and trees
- someone who studies plants
- a plant that has an adaptation that helps it survive without rain for long periods
- a living thing
- the adaptations an animal has which effect the way it does something
- surroundings, where we all live.
- an animal that only eats plants
- the features plants and animals have, to help them survive in their environment
- an animal that has spines as a structural adaptation
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- where a particular animal or plant lives naturally
- animals
- there are no known animals or plants left of this species
- the physical features of an animal
- the process which enables organisms to adjust to their environment
- the different features a plant or animal has
- a structural characteristic that helps an animal blend in with its environment
- when a plant or animal is at risk of becoming extinct
17 Clues: animals • a living thing • plants and trees • someone who studies plants • an animal that only eats plants • surroundings, where we all live. • the physical features of an animal • the different features a plant or animal has • where a particular animal or plant lives naturally • an animal that has spines as a structural adaptation • ...
Cameron 6 2021-09-22
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- outer covering
- organs work together
- cells work together
- power plant of the cell
- lets things in and out
- parts within a cell
- plant organelle which makes sunlight into energy
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- the gell in the cell
- different parts do different jobs
- basic unit of life
- whole living thing
- stores info
- many celled living object
- tough outer covering of a plant cell
- tool to see small things
- one celled living object
16 Clues: stores info • outer covering • basic unit of life • whole living thing • cells work together • parts within a cell • the gell in the cell • organs work together • lets things in and out • power plant of the cell • tool to see small things • one celled living object • many celled living object • different parts do different jobs • tough outer covering of a plant cell • ...
Getting the Dirt on Seeds 2021-04-24
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- pumpkin seeds
- part of the seed that will eventually become the new plant
- part of the flower that contains pollen
- Stored within the cotyledon. Is needed for germination and growth
- to cut open to examine inside more closely
- process by which the leaves in a plant can convert sunlight into energy for plant growth
- a seed that is cooked before eating
- the embryo will grow into the stem, leaves and ______ of the plant
- travel path for pollen tubes from the stigma to the ovule
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- where seeds are formed
- critical nutrient found in seeds that helps create a healthy gut
- sticky landing zone for pollen
- nutrient found in seeds that helps with bone health and blood clotting
- thin protective layer surrounding the outside of the seed
- fertilized ovule
- a seed that has anti-viral and anti-tumor growth properties
- this is the energy source for the seed to germinate until its leaves can reach sunlight
17 Clues: pumpkin seeds • fertilized ovule • where seeds are formed • sticky landing zone for pollen • a seed that is cooked before eating • part of the flower that contains pollen • to cut open to examine inside more closely • thin protective layer surrounding the outside of the seed • travel path for pollen tubes from the stigma to the ovule • ...
Plant Parts 2024-01-19
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- ___________ eat fruit which helps seeds move from place to place.
- Flowers contain parts that make _______.
- Roots hold the plant to the _________.
- The ______ holds the seeds of a plant.
- A ______ is the part of a plant that takes water from the roots to the leaves and holds the plant up.
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- A _____ is the part of a plant that makes food.
- The fruit of a plant keeps the seeds ______.
- The leaves of a plant use ____________, water, and nutrients to make food.
- Roots get water and nutrients from the ______.
- A _____ is the part of a plant that take in water.
10 Clues: Roots hold the plant to the _________. • The ______ holds the seeds of a plant. • Flowers contain parts that make _______. • The fruit of a plant keeps the seeds ______. • Roots get water and nutrients from the ______. • A _____ is the part of a plant that makes food. • A _____ is the part of a plant that take in water. • ...
Landscape Vocab 2021-08-31
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- landscape area or location- a special site withing a landscape that affects plant selection, such as an entryway or theme garden
- - planted to beautify roadways or streets
- - has dense foliage providing shade during warm weather
- - retains its leaves year-round
- - a relatively small area within a landscape that has special environmental features affecting plant growth
- - slightly pruned, allowing its natural shape to develop
- - shed its leaves once a year
- - the specific use of a plant in the landscape, such as ground cover, hedge or shade tree
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- - stays fairly ow and spreads horizontally as it grows
- - plant that creates a backdrop for showier vegetation in the landscape
- - has an interesting form when seen from a distance
- - pruned into a precise shape
- - planted in a lawn and tolerant of frequent watering
- - softens the transition between a building and the growing areas of a landscape
- - a specialized planting created for a particular purpose, such as to attract birds or provide cut flowers
- - usually refers to a plans ability to withstand cold temperatures and to survive outdoors throughout all seasons of the year
- - a row of like plants, usually shrubs that grow upright, with a dense branching habit
- use of software programs designed to select plants for given criteria
- -aided Plant Selection- the use of software programs designed to select plants for given criteria
19 Clues: - pruned into a precise shape • - shed its leaves once a year • - retains its leaves year-round • - planted to beautify roadways or streets • - has an interesting form when seen from a distance • - planted in a lawn and tolerant of frequent watering • - stays fairly ow and spreads horizontally as it grows • - has dense foliage providing shade during warm weather • ...
Landscape Vocab 2021-08-31
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- landscape area or location- a special site withing a landscape that affects plant selection, such as an entryway or theme garden
- - planted to beautify roadways or streets
- - has dense foliage providing shade during warm weather
- - retains its leaves year-round
- - a relatively small area within a landscape that has special environmental features affecting plant growth
- - slightly pruned, allowing its natural shape to develop
- - shed its leaves once a year
- - the specific use of a plant in the landscape, such as ground cover, hedge or shade tree
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- - stays fairly ow and spreads horizontally as it grows
- - plant that creates a backdrop for showier vegetation in the landscape
- - has an interesting form when seen from a distance
- - pruned into a precise shape
- - planted in a lawn and tolerant of frequent watering
- - softens the transition between a building and the growing areas of a landscape
- - a specialized planting created for a particular purpose, such as to attract birds or provide cut flowers
- - usually refers to a plans ability to withstand cold temperatures and to survive outdoors throughout all seasons of the year
- - a row of like plants, usually shrubs that grow upright, with a dense branching habit
- use of software programs designed to select plants for given criteria
- -aided Plant Selection- the use of software programs designed to select plants for given criteria
19 Clues: - pruned into a precise shape • - shed its leaves once a year • - retains its leaves year-round • - planted to beautify roadways or streets • - has an interesting form when seen from a distance • - planted in a lawn and tolerant of frequent watering • - stays fairly ow and spreads horizontally as it grows • - has dense foliage providing shade during warm weather • ...
Energy Flow and Tropism 2022-09-13
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- Plants with high water pressure
- Animal that only eats other animals
- Primary consumers
- Something that makes its own food
- Roots of plants growing towards water
- Both living and nonliving parts
- A living thing
- A diagram that shows flow of energy
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- Roots growing towards the ground
- Plant leaf closing in response to touch
- Plant growing towards sunlight
- When water in plant cells make it stand up
- Where water is stored inside plant cell
- Multiple food chains together
- Path of food energy starting from the sun
15 Clues: A living thing • Primary consumers • Multiple food chains together • Plant growing towards sunlight • Plants with high water pressure • Both living and nonliving parts • Roots growing towards the ground • Something that makes its own food • Animal that only eats other animals • A diagram that shows flow of energy • Roots of plants growing towards water • ...
Plants 2023-12-24
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- Signifies spring
- Orange flower
- wise, herb
- Hard wood, delicate bark
- Usually grows by pond
- Water loving tree, weeping
- Fragrant shrub used to flavour tea
Down
- Common weed like flower
- Usually given to a partner
- lucky plant
- NZ conifer
- NZ's Christmas tree
- Perennial plant
- Canadian tree
- Pizza sause herb
- Flower and part of the eye
- Fronded plant
17 Clues: NZ conifer • wise, herb • lucky plant • Orange flower • Canadian tree • Fronded plant • Perennial plant • Signifies spring • Pizza sause herb • NZ's Christmas tree • Usually grows by pond • Common weed like flower • Hard wood, delicate bark • Usually given to a partner • Flower and part of the eye • Water loving tree, weeping • Fragrant shrub used to flavour tea
plants 2013-11-24
Across
- It is what the bees collect and spread on other plants
- You do something to a plant every day to help it grow
- It means sucking up something
- It grows out of the plant
- It is the starter point of the life of the plant
Down
- It is a type of plant that is very pretty
- they provide food for the plant
- they grow as the plant grows,and there are lots of them
- It is the smell from the plant
- It helps the plant grow,and keeps us warm
10 Clues: It grows out of the plant • It means sucking up something • It is the smell from the plant • they provide food for the plant • It is a type of plant that is very pretty • It helps the plant grow,and keeps us warm • It is the starter point of the life of the plant • You do something to a plant every day to help it grow • ...
Level 1 - Science Midterm Review 2022-11-10
Across
- a type of animal that has hair or fur and makes milk
- a very dry place with little rain
- the middle part of the plant that holds it up
- a safe place to live and be safe
- something that doesn't need air, water or food
- a very wet place with lots and lots of rain
- a type of animal with dry, scaly skin
- a body part that many animals use to breathe air
- a body part that lets fish swim fast
Down
- a living thing that is fully grown and can make babies
- how a living thing grows older, lives and dies
- to keep something or someone safe
- a type of animal that can breath through its skin
- the part of the plant that can grow into a new plant
- a special name for a tree stem
- the part of the plant that is underground and gets new water
- something that needs air, water and food
- the many flat, green things on top of trees
18 Clues: a special name for a tree stem • a safe place to live and be safe • to keep something or someone safe • a very dry place with little rain • a body part that lets fish swim fast • a type of animal with dry, scaly skin • something that needs air, water and food • the many flat, green things on top of trees • a very wet place with lots and lots of rain • ...
Gardening class midterm-Frank 2022-03-09
Across
- baby plant
- Is necessary in dry areas that have little rain
- not even bugs eat some vegetables because of all the ____
- little pebble looking things with life in them
- little (maybe big) plant straws
- in one year, I die
- 78% nitrogen
- food for plants from the soil
- the bad plants
Down
- the ____ the seed, the deeper it’s planted
- people prefer these vegetables because they have ___ and the others don’t.
- I can live a lot longer than others
- left over vegetables can be used for ____
- retains water well
- how long does it take for water to move through
- plant solar panels
- man made food for plants
- “oh, I cut off its arms- I mean branches”
- for when the seed is hungry
- aka. H2O or agua if you will
20 Clues: baby plant • 78% nitrogen • the bad plants • retains water well • plant solar panels • in one year, I die • man made food for plants • for when the seed is hungry • aka. H2O or agua if you will • food for plants from the soil • little (maybe big) plant straws • I can live a lot longer than others • left over vegetables can be used for ____ • “oh, I cut off its arms- I mean branches” • ...
ecology 2024-04-05
Across
- an organism that gets the product
- living things within an ecosystem
- a system of interlocking and interpreting food chains
- each of several hierarchical levels in an ecosystem
- plant eating animals
- a individual animal, plant or single cell organism
- on organism that searches for and collects discarded items
- meat eating animal
- relations of one organism to another
- a hierarchical series of organisms each dependent on the next source of food
- plant and meat eating animal
- an organism that live on or in another species
Down
- group of living things in one place
- an animal that is caught or killed by predators
- all the inhabitants of a particular area
- a natural home or environment for animals, plants, or organisms
- organisms that makes another thing grow
- an organism that can form nutritional organic substances
- an organism that decomposes organic material
- an organism deriving its nutritional requirements
- a region of the surface
- nonliving things within an ecosystem
- an animal that prays on others
- an animal or plant the parasite lives on
24 Clues: meat eating animal • plant eating animals • a region of the surface • plant and meat eating animal • an animal that prays on others • an organism that gets the product • living things within an ecosystem • group of living things in one place • nonliving things within an ecosystem • relations of one organism to another • organisms that makes another thing grow • ...
lesson 2 2025-04-25
Across
- a plant or plant product that is grown by farmers
- involving the entire world
- the situation in which someone or something lives, works, etc.
- to a very great degree
- to remain alive
- the usual weather conditions in a particular area
- a sweet sticky substance produced by bees and used as food
- to give something to somebody
- to become liquid as a result of heating
Down
- a fine powder produced by flowers that is needed to make seeds
- to make or create something by a natural process
- a group of people or animals of a particular kind that live in a place
- a substance that has been made, especially artificially process
- the transfer of pollen from one flower to another to produce seeds
- to make something happen
- a small animal that has six legs, and sometimes wings
- a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow
- a series of thing that are done in order to achieve a particular result
- coming from long ago in the past
- causing damage or harm
20 Clues: to remain alive • to a very great degree • causing damage or harm • to make something happen • involving the entire world • to give something to somebody • coming from long ago in the past • to become liquid as a result of heating • to make or create something by a natural process • a plant or plant product that is grown by farmers • ...
photosynthesis puzzle 2020-09-23
Across
- breathe
- what the plant needs for the reaction
- the factory where photo synthesis happens
- what is needed for a reaction
- organelle that contains chlorophyll
Down
- process by which a green plant makes it own food
- sugar
- lets gases in and out of the leaf
- carries the glucose to the plant for its life process
- distributes water through out the plant
- what comes out of the plant
11 Clues: sugar • breathe • what comes out of the plant • what is needed for a reaction • lets gases in and out of the leaf • organelle that contains chlorophyll • what the plant needs for the reaction • distributes water through out the plant • the factory where photo synthesis happens • process by which a green plant makes it own food • ...
Plants 2024-09-05
12 Clues: once a year • very strong • lucky clover • lucky number 3 • makes the food • the baby plant • holds the seed • absorbs the water • where the reproduces • where the plant grows • typically doesn’t grow tall • the support of the whole plant
Parts of Plants 2023-08-29
Across
- tissue through which food from the leaves moves down through a plant
- may be woody or soft
- A thin covering made up of cells;it protects the root
- a laayer that separates the xylem from the phloem
- roots that look like thin hairs or strings
- roots that grow deep into the ground
- a layer just inside the epidermis of roots and stems that stores food
- tiny pores in the bottom of leaves
Down
- the outermost layer of a root, stem, or leaf
- when water evaporates from leaves and more water moves up through the plant
- roots that help prop up a plant
- leaves that grow in clusters
- roots that never touch the ground
- tissue through which water and minerals flow up through the plant
- threadlike parts of cells on the surface of a root
- leaves that grow singly
16 Clues: may be woody or soft • leaves that grow singly • leaves that grow in clusters • roots that help prop up a plant • roots that never touch the ground • tiny pores in the bottom of leaves • roots that grow deep into the ground • roots that look like thin hairs or strings • the outermost layer of a root, stem, or leaf • a laayer that separates the xylem from the phloem • ...
Let’s Save Water! 2025-11-02
Across
- A place where people work with animals and crops.
- To become bigger or taller.
- The part of the plant under the ground.
- Opposite of wet.
- Part of the plant under the ground.
- A living thing that grows in the ground.
- Use less water.
Down
- Plants need this to live.
- A place where you grow flowers and vegetables.
- Opposite of dry.
- A small bit of water that falls from the sky.
- The brown material where plants grow
- This helps water go to the plants.
- What you put in the ground to grow a plant.
14 Clues: Use less water. • Opposite of dry. • Opposite of wet. • Plants need this to live. • To become bigger or taller. • This helps water go to the plants. • Part of the plant under the ground. • The brown material where plants grow • The part of the plant under the ground. • A living thing that grows in the ground. • What you put in the ground to grow a plant. • ...
B1 to B5 Revision 2017-06-15
Across
- Like diffusion but explains movement of water (O)
- A specialised cell that transmits and receives neurotransmitter (NC)
- Watery part of the blood (P)
- Used to explain how particles move from an area of high concentration (D)
- Structure surrounding plant cells and missing from animal cells (CW)
- Used to describe how much larger an object is when viewing from a microscope (M)
- A chemical that kills all pathogens it touches (D)
- Transports water from the roots to the leaves in a plant (X)
- Used to describe a microorganism that can cause disease (P)
Down
- A Cell that can become any other cell (SC)
- Part of the blood that can create scabs and form clots (P)
- A specialised cell that has no nucleus (RBC)
- A medicine that kills bacteria (A)
- Transports sugars around the plant (P)
- Used to describe how water moves through a plant (T)
- Used to describe plant and animal cells (bacteria are prokaryotic) (E)
16 Clues: Watery part of the blood (P) • A medicine that kills bacteria (A) • Transports sugars around the plant (P) • A Cell that can become any other cell (SC) • A specialised cell that has no nucleus (RBC) • Like diffusion but explains movement of water (O) • A chemical that kills all pathogens it touches (D) • Used to describe how water moves through a plant (T) • ...
Nature 2 2024-12-28
Across
- Low land between mountains.
- The star that lights up the Earth.
- An animal that lives in water.
- A large stream of flowing water.
- A piece of land surrounded by water.
- A hot place with lots of sand.
- A mountain that erupts with lava.
- A large area filled with trees.
- A small raised area of land.
- A hard piece of Earth's surface.
- Air that moves around you.
- Green plants that cover the ground.
- A huge body of saltwater.
- A colorful arc in the sky after rain.
- Sandy land near the ocean.
Down
- A fluffy white shape in the sky.
- A green part of a plant or tree.
- A tall rocky landform.
- A small flowing body of water.
- A creature with feathers and wings.
- A small, leafy plant.
- A hollow space in the ground or mountainside.
- A natural satellite in the night sky.
- A body of water surrounded by land.
- A colorful plant that blooms.
- Water that falls from clouds.
- A tall plant with branches and leaves.
- Tiny points of light in the sky.
- Frozen water that falls in winter.
- A small smooth stone.
30 Clues: A small, leafy plant. • A small smooth stone. • A tall rocky landform. • A huge body of saltwater. • Air that moves around you. • Sandy land near the ocean. • Low land between mountains. • A small raised area of land. • A colorful plant that blooms. • Water that falls from clouds. • A small flowing body of water. • An animal that lives in water. • A hot place with lots of sand. • ...
