the plant Crossword Puzzles

Plant Structure and Function 2023-02-10

Plant Structure and Function crossword puzzle
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  1. red pigment found in fruit
  2. a tiny, stringy, rootlike growth that helps anchor bryophytes to surfaces
  3. protective seed-carrying vessel
  4. eukaryotic, multicellular organism with a cellulose cell wall
  5. sugary fluid flowers produce to attract insects
  6. transports food
  7. first vascular plants to evolve to have seeds
  8. colors oranges and pears
  9. have rhizomes and are better at finding nutrients than bryophytes
  10. organs of a plant where light is captured for photosynthesis
  11. have no roots and can take moisture directly from the air with thin leaves
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  1. how plants use light, water,and carbon dioxide to make energy and oxygen
  2. network made up of vessels that carry blood, nutrients, and/or water in any organism
  3. type of cell that has membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus
  4. produces blue or purple color found in eggplants
  5. seed plants that have seeds enclosed in fruit
  6. structures that open and close the stomata
  7. structures within a plant cell, where photosynthesis occurs
  8. transports water
  9. deliver nutrients from the soil to the leaves and support the entire plant
  10. natural color of the cells and tissue
  11. layer beneath the epidermis
  12. protective outer layer of a leaf
  13. what bryophytes and pteridophytes reproduce with
  14. part of a seed that contains the earliest forms of a plant's roots, stem, and leaves

25 Clues: transports foodtransports watercolors oranges and pearsred pigment found in fruitlayer beneath the epidermisprotective seed-carrying vesselprotective outer layer of a leafnatural color of the cells and tissuestructures that open and close the stomataseed plants that have seeds enclosed in fruitfirst vascular plants to evolve to have seeds...

Angiosperm 2016-05-02

Angiosperm crossword puzzle
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  1. plant grows from a seed.
  2. cell that results from the fusion of two haploid nuclei, becomes an embryo
  3. flowering plant with two cotyledons
  4. flowering plant with a single cotyledon
  5. fertilized embryo
  6. oval shaped structure where pollen is produced
  7. protection for the flower
  8. tube transport the male gamete cells to the ovules
  9. group of flowering plants
  10. the long central part of a flower
  11. type of fertilization where one female gametophyte joins with two male gametes
  12. pollen producing part of a flower
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  1. female organ of a flower located at the bottom of pistil and contains ovules
  2. part of the embryo that becomes the first leaves of a seedling
  3. the joining of the male gamete and the female gamete
  4. provides nutrients for embryo
  5. develops from a fertilized egg
  6. Process in which pollen is transferred
  7. a small opening in the surface of an ovule
  8. seed-bearing structure which is formed from the ovary after flowering
  9. modified leaves
  10. the sticky bulb in the center of flowers where the pollen lands...

22 Clues: modified leavesfertilized embryoplant grows from a seed.protection for the flowergroup of flowering plantsprovides nutrients for embryodevelops from a fertilized eggthe long central part of a flowerpollen producing part of a flowerflowering plant with two cotyledonsProcess in which pollen is transferredflowering plant with a single cotyledon...

Cells, Photosynthesis, food Webs, Energy Transfers 2023-10-03

Cells, Photosynthesis, food Webs, Energy Transfers crossword puzzle
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  1. Eats primary and both secondary consumer
  2. A living thing
  3. A gelly like substance that holds the organallles in place
  4. A part in a cell
  5. Is the top predator, has few predators
  6. Basic unit of life
  7. A way of showing flow of energy, Consists many food chains
  8. Gives the plant its green color
  9. Stores of water and food are larger in plant cell
  10. All cells are composed of cells
  11. The sugar produced by the plant during photosynthesis
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  1. Turns proteins into energy
  2. A layer outside the cell that filters what goes in and out of the cell
  3. Eats only producers
  4. An organism that does not produce food and eats other things
  5. Plays a role in photosynthesis
  6. transfers proteins
  7. The brain of the cell
  8. clean the cell and discard dead material
  9. Packages the proteins
  10. A living organism that gets energy from the sun and produces food
  11. Site of protein synthesis
  12. Barrier of the cell that provides structure
  13. web Linear way of showing flow of energy
  14. The process plants use to make their own food

25 Clues: A living thingA part in a celltransfers proteinsBasic unit of lifeEats only producersThe brain of the cellPackages the proteinsSite of protein synthesisTurns proteins into energyPlays a role in photosynthesisGives the plant its green colorAll cells are composed of cellsIs the top predator, has few predatorsEats primary and both secondary consumer...

Engineering Week @ Haworth 2025-02-17

Engineering Week @ Haworth crossword puzzle
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  1. Beam or Connection Panels
  2. Major jumping off point for Haworth's success, Powered
  3. Configuration Data Team
  4. Haworth Management System
  5. 1mm and 3mm
  6. Mississippi plant
  7. Best place to work
  8. Bill of Material
  9. 3006 plant
  10. Thin slices of Wood
  11. "Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing"
  12. PTC CAD software
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  1. When a desk sticks out of storage
  2. 3.14
  3. Can be made with spaghetti
  4. "2 words" Monthly company update
  5. D12
  6. Where wood becomes furniture
  7. Most North Showroom in North America
  8. North Steel Plant
  9. Laminates plant

21 Clues: D123.143006 plant1mm and 3mmLaminates plantBill of MaterialPTC CAD softwareMississippi plantNorth Steel PlantBest place to workThin slices of WoodConfiguration Data TeamBeam or Connection PanelsHaworth Management SystemCan be made with spaghettiWhere wood becomes furniture"2 words" Monthly company updateWhen a desk sticks out of storage...

Year 8 Science 2018-12-02

Year 8 Science crossword puzzle
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  1. Energy The energy of heat
  2. Only found in plant cells and provides energy
  3. System Body system of bones
  4. rock created from the cooling and solidification of magma
  5. Made up of many cells
  6. Only found in plants and makes them green
  7. System Body system of breathing
  8. Energy The energy from Vibrations in matter, must have matter to travel through
  9. A combination of a plant and animal cell
  10. Stores Materials like food,water and minerals
  11. Energy Referred to as light energy
  12. similar to lava
  13. Energy Energy stored in the bonds of molecules
  14. Make up life
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  1. Name given to a group of cells
  2. Cell Has a cell wall, large central Vacuole, Chloroplast
  3. rock Existing rock is subjected to very high heat and pressure
  4. Energy The energy of moving electrons or electric charges
  5. rock created from the plants of animals in water overtime
  6. Made up of one cell
  7. The powerhouse of the cell
  8. Reticulum Make cellular products like hormones and lipids
  9. Model Motion and arrangement of particles
  10. Energy The energy in moving objects
  11. Energy The energy locked in the nucleus of an atom
  12. state of matter, molecules tight together, strong connections.
  13. Brain of the cell
  14. state of matter, moves around, particles don't have a connection, fills up a container
  15. Wall Found only in a Plant cell, made to protect and maintain the shape
  16. state of matter, fixed in a free position, moves around slightly

30 Clues: Make up lifesimilar to lavaBrain of the cellMade up of one cellMade up of many cellsEnergy The energy of heatThe powerhouse of the cellSystem Body system of bonesName given to a group of cellsSystem Body system of breathingEnergy Referred to as light energyEnergy The energy in moving objectsA combination of a plant and animal cell...

Microorganism and Cells 2018-09-27

Microorganism and Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. What microorganism causes flu?
  2. What makes food (bread) rotten when left to long in a damp place?
  3. What microorganism is in the fungi group and grows near trees and bread when it is expired?
  4. What organelle is found in both animal and plant cell and is on the outer side of the animal cell?
  5. What organelle is only in a plant cell and gives the plant cell its shape?
  6. Who found the theory of microorganisms?
  7. foot What is a disease on your foot that is caused by fungi?
  8. What did Louis Pasteur use to cook the broth?
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  1. What organelle is the control center or the brain of a cell?
  2. What Kind of microorganism kingdom contains unicellular organisms with a prokaryotic cell organisation?
  3. What microorganism in the protoctista kingdom uses flagellate to move?
  4. What organelle helps a cell so that the organelles are in place?
  5. What cell is found in your skin and blood vessels?
  6. What organelle helps a plant to do photosynthesis?
  7. What cell has a cell wall but lack organelles and an organized nucleus?
  8. What are the Building Blocks of Life?
  9. What is a cell that is in the circulatory system and is in blood?
  10. What microorganisms feeds on organic matter such as other microorganisms or organic tissue and debris?
  11. What sickness is caused by protoctista and is passed through by mosquitoes.
  12. What microorganism is in the fungi kingdom and is used to make bread?

20 Clues: What microorganism causes flu?What are the Building Blocks of Life?Who found the theory of microorganisms?What did Louis Pasteur use to cook the broth?What cell is found in your skin and blood vessels?What organelle helps a plant to do photosynthesis?What organelle is the control center or the brain of a cell?...

Cells and their parts 2023-10-12

Cells and their parts crossword puzzle
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  1. jelly like substance that is outside the nucleus
  2. only in plant cells , largest part of a plant cell
  3. small body near the nucleus where microubles are made
  4. digestive enzyemes
  5. modifies and packages proteins
  6. only animal cells have these
  7. center of a cell controls DNA
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  1. only in plant cells, converts sunlight into chemical energy
  2. covered in ribosomes
  3. allows some substances to pass and blocks others
  4. makes ribosomes
  5. site of protein synthesis
  6. doesn't have ribosomes
  7. powerhouse of the cell converts energy into ATP

14 Clues: makes ribosomesdigestive enzyemescovered in ribosomesdoesn't have ribosomessite of protein synthesisonly animal cells have thesecenter of a cell controls DNAmodifies and packages proteinspowerhouse of the cell converts energy into ATPjelly like substance that is outside the nucleusallows some substances to pass and blocks others...

Genetics Vocabulary - Linus Jose 2022-04-27

Genetics Vocabulary - Linus Jose crossword puzzle
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  1. the young born of living organisms
  2. quality or traits of a person or thing
  3. an organism that passes down to it's offspring of generations
  4. is the passing of traits from parents to offspring
  5. to receive something from an ancestor
  6. a gene that blocks another gene
  7. is the study of heredity and inherited genes
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  1. a gene that is blocked by the dominant gene
  2. pollen from one plant to another plant
  3. pollen from one plant to the same plant
  4. a distinguishing quality or characteristic
  5. the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breed

12 Clues: a gene that blocks another genethe young born of living organismsto receive something from an ancestorquality or traits of a person or thingpollen from one plant to another plantpollen from one plant to the same planta distinguishing quality or characteristica gene that is blocked by the dominant geneis the study of heredity and inherited genes...

This crossword is as easy as abc! 2024-11-29

This crossword is as easy as abc! crossword puzzle
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  1. - A round object to play with.
  2. - A green thing that grows.
  3. - Something we read.
  4. - Something we write with.
  5. - Something that burns and gives heat.
  6. - It tells us the time.
  7. - Something we sit on.
  8. - A fluffy thing in the sky.
  9. - A big boat.
  10. - A way to walk.
  11. - An animal that swims.
  12. - A tall plant with a trunk.
  13. - White, cold stuff that falls in winter.
  14. - A small hard rock.
  15. - A red or green fruit.
  16. - A green part of a tree or plant.
  17. - Something we open to go into a room.
  18. - Something that shows your face.
  19. - A long stream of water.
  20. - A path for cars.
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  1. - Water that falls from the sky.
  2. - A flat surface to eat or work on.
  3. - An animal with wings that flies.
  4. - A vehicle we drive.
  5. - Something that helps us see.
  6. - Something to put food on.
  7. - Something to drink from.
  8. - A place where we learn.
  9. - A place where we live.
  10. - Moving air.
  11. - Something we wear on our feet.
  12. - Something we drink.
  13. - A tiny light in the sky at night.
  14. - A pretty plant with petals.
  15. - A glass opening to look outside.
  16. - Green stuff that grows on the ground.

36 Clues: - Moving air.- A big boat.- A way to walk.- A path for cars.- Something we read.- A small hard rock.- A vehicle we drive.- Something we drink.- Something we sit on.- It tells us the time.- An animal that swims.- A red or green fruit.- A place where we live.- A place where we learn.- A long stream of water.- Something we write with....

soil crossword 2022-08-26

soil crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. helps break down the soil
  2. pests that eat plants
  3. the best place for a plant
  4. has the largest particles
  5. has the smallest particles
  6. made up of bark and kills weeds
  7. has particles larger that clay but smaller than sand
  8. they protect the plant roots
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  1. is organic matter that is in the process of decaying
  2. is a plant tonic
  3. helps the plants get water
  4. fully decayed organic matter
  5. made of organic matter, water, oxygen and mineral matter

13 Clues: is a plant tonicpests that eat plantshelps break down the soilhas the largest particleshelps the plants get waterthe best place for a planthas the smallest particlesfully decayed organic matterthey protect the plant rootsmade up of bark and kills weedsis organic matter that is in the process of decaying...

plants in action** 2013-11-27

plants in action** crossword puzzle
Across
  1. also helps the plant grow
  2. we need to eat
  3. helps plant grow
  4. makes and collets pollen
  5. i am sometimes big or small and soft
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  1. the plant grows from a
  2. we breath it in
  3. extracts the vitamins and water
  4. absorb sunlight
  5. holds up the plant

10 Clues: we need to eatwe breath it inabsorb sunlighthelps plant growholds up the plantthe plant grows from amakes and collets pollenalso helps the plant growextracts the vitamins and wateri am sometimes big or small and soft

Plant Life Cycle 2023-07-02

Plant Life Cycle crossword puzzle
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  1. The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce food (glucose) and release oxygen.
  2. The cycle starts again as new seeds are produced, dispersed, and germinate, leading to the growth of new plants.
  3. The process of the ovary ripening into a fruit, which protects and contains the seeds of the plant.
  4. A period of rest or inactivity in a plant's life cycle, often during unfavorable conditions like winter or dry seasons.
  5. The aging or decline of the plant, usually marked by the withering and death of leaves, flowers, or the entire plant.
  6. The period during which the plant increases in size, develops more leaves and branches, and establishes its root system in the soil.
  7. The process in which a seed starts to sprout and grow roots, followed by the emergence of a shoot and leaves.
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  1. The production of new plants from seeds, either through sexual reproduction involving flowers or asexual reproduction such as by runners.
  2. The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, enabling fertilization and the formation of seeds.
  3. The stage when a plant produces flowers, which contain the reproductive organs for producing seeds.
  4. Plants develop features and traits that help them survive in their specific environments, such as thorns, thick stems, or deep roots.
  5. The young plant that grows from a germinated seed, with a small stem, roots, and one or a few leaves.
  6. Begins as a small, dormant structure that contains all the necessary parts to grow into a new plant.
  7. and Maturity The plant continues to grow, develop, and reach its full size and potential, producing more flowers, fruits, and seeds.
  8. Dispersal The movement or transport of seeds away from the parent plant, ensuring the spread and survival of the plant species.

15 Clues: The process of the ovary ripening into a fruit, which protects and contains the seeds of the plant.The stage when a plant produces flowers, which contain the reproductive organs for producing seeds.Begins as a small, dormant structure that contains all the necessary parts to grow into a new plant....

Transport in Plants 2014-11-14

Transport in Plants crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the xylem made of?
  2. What transports minerals to the leaves?
  3. What acts like a drinking straw and creates a flow of water?
  4. What is the process of plants slowing down the rate of transpiration called?
  5. Where does water enter the plant?
  6. What water leaves the plant through?
  7. What is the process of water entering the plant called?
  8. What does water travel up the plant in?
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  1. A factor affecting the rate of transpiration?
  2. How does water move up the plant?

10 Clues: What is the xylem made of?How does water move up the plant?Where does water enter the plant?What water leaves the plant through?What transports minerals to the leaves?What does water travel up the plant in?A factor affecting the rate of transpiration?What is the process of water entering the plant called?...

Photosynthesis 2022-10-11

Photosynthesis crossword puzzle
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  1. The source of energy and heat in a plant
  2. The plant system to suck up water
  3. The waste product of photosynthesis
  4. The part of a plant that transports sugar
  5. It is energy rich
  6. The part of a plant that transports water
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  1. Taking in light and carbon dioxide and water to produce energy
  2. The gateways for oxygen and carbon dioxide on leaves
  3. It is energy poor
  4. The product of photosynthesis that gives a plant energy

10 Clues: It is energy poorIt is energy richThe plant system to suck up waterThe waste product of photosynthesisThe source of energy and heat in a plantThe part of a plant that transports sugarThe part of a plant that transports waterThe gateways for oxygen and carbon dioxide on leavesThe product of photosynthesis that gives a plant energy...

Sixth Grade Ecology 2023-12-04

Sixth Grade Ecology crossword puzzle
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  1. factors in the environment that are living
  2. a living organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis
  3. constant recycling of this element through an ecosystem
  4. the variety of life and its processes
  5. a living organisms that is so small it must be viewed by a microscope
  6. a single, living thing
  7. the movement of individuals out of a population
  8. an individual animal, plant, or single celled life form
  9. part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals and anchors it to the environment
  10. the process by which green plants transform light energy to chemical energy to supply their food
  11. the number of births within a population
  12. a system of interdependent food chains
  13. the spacing of individuals within a population across an environment
  14. zone where sunlight enters the water
  15. a simple, nonflowering aquatic plant
  16. producers that produce their own food through photosynthesis
  17. the study of how organisms interact with their environment
  18. both species benefit (win/win)
  19. resources and other factors in the environment that can lower the population growth rate
  20. cells in the leaf that make the plant a green pigment
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  1. competition between members of the same species
  2. a role a species plays in an ecosystem
  3. zone where sunlight cannot enter the water
  4. a term used to describe organisms that occupy a certain area
  5. two or more populations of a different species that occupy the same space at the same time
  6. biomes that are water-based
  7. the number of individuals that make up a population
  8. the surroundings or conditions factors live in
  9. one species benefits while the host species is harmed (win/lose)
  10. part of a plant that protects the seeds
  11. the movement of individuals into a population
  12. a term used to describe the combination of every ecosystem on the planet with biotic and abiotic factors
  13. factors in the environment that are not living
  14. part of a plant that changes sunlight into energy through photosynthesis
  15. the predator eats part of its prey but does not kill it
  16. when a predator kills and eats it prey successfully
  17. a sequence of organisms that are dependent on the next organism for food
  18. organisms that obtain their energy by breaking down dead organisms
  19. biomes that cover an area of land with similar communities of plants and animals
  20. the number of deaths within a population
  21. the complere disappearance of a species
  22. competition between members of different species
  23. a species of organism that spreads in an area where it is not native
  24. rise in Earth's temperature due to the buildup of carbon dioxide
  25. one species benefits while the other one is not affected (win/no win or lose)
  26. the phsycial area where a species lives

46 Clues: a single, living thingbiomes that are water-basedboth species benefit (win/win)zone where sunlight enters the watera simple, nonflowering aquatic plantthe variety of life and its processesa role a species plays in an ecosystema system of interdependent food chainspart of a plant that protects the seedsthe complere disappearance of a species...

Cell Biology 2023-05-17

Cell Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. Attached to the nucleus and creates proteins
  2. A fluid found in the cell membrane
  3. Creates food for the plant cell through photosynthesis
  4. Often called the “brain” of the cell
  5. The outer layer that protects the plant cell
  6. Synthesizes proteins in the cell.
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  1. This type of cell includes archaea and bacteria cells
  2. Apparatus Processes and sorts proteins for transport
  3. Takes in and gets rid of waste
  4. Helps with cell division in animal cells
  5. The outer layer that protects any cell
  6. Is the powerhouse of the cell
  7. Helps digest foods and break down microorganisms
  8. This type of cell includes animal, plant, fungi, and protist cells
  9. Helps with synthesizing lipids

15 Clues: Is the powerhouse of the cellTakes in and gets rid of wasteHelps with synthesizing lipidsSynthesizes proteins in the cell.A fluid found in the cell membraneOften called the “brain” of the cellThe outer layer that protects any cellHelps with cell division in animal cellsAttached to the nucleus and creates proteins...

Photosynthesis 2023-12-05

Photosynthesis crossword puzzle
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  1. gas taken in and used by plants to make food
  2. source of energy necessary for plants to make food
  3. contains chlorophyll
  4. control the opening and closing of the stomata
  5. energy from the Sun is converted into a useable form
  6. pigment that makes leaves green
  7. gas released by plants
  8. pores on the leaf which allow gas exchange
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  1. process in which plants produce food
  2. single-cell, plant like organism
  3. transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves
  4. food produced by plants
  5. transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant
  6. part of the plant where most of the food-making occur
  7. form of energy used to begin photosynthesis

15 Clues: contains chlorophyllgas released by plantsfood produced by plantspigment that makes leaves greensingle-cell, plant like organismprocess in which plants produce foodpores on the leaf which allow gas exchangeform of energy used to begin photosynthesisgas taken in and used by plants to make foodcontrol the opening and closing of the stomata...

Pikes Peak Region Gardens 2022-02-24

Pikes Peak Region Gardens crossword puzzle
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  1. Edible green shoots recommended to plant in April
  2. Often the start for a garden - available at special libraries in PPLD
  3. Friendly pollinator
  4. The smallest of all bird species
  5. A troublesome, often invasive, native plant
  6. The process or period of gathering crops
  7. The study of plants
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  1. Decayed organic material used as plant fertilizer
  2. "Eat your fruits and (blank)"
  3. The region we grow in
  4. Vegetable often used in pie
  5. State flower of Colorado
  6. Often colorful result of metamorphosis
  7. To cut away dead or overgrown portions of garden

14 Clues: Friendly pollinatorThe study of plantsThe region we grow inState flower of ColoradoVegetable often used in pie"Eat your fruits and (blank)"The smallest of all bird speciesOften colorful result of metamorphosisThe process or period of gathering cropsA troublesome, often invasive, native plantTo cut away dead or overgrown portions of garden...

Crossword puzzle: Plant & Animal Cells 2025-11-05

Crossword puzzle: Plant & Animal Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Small sac for transport ot storage in cells
  2. Organelle that protects and provides shape and support for plant cells
  3. Storage organelle that is larger in plant cells than in animal cells
  4. Organelle that packages proteins
  5. Structure involved in animal cell division
  6. Cells that don't have a nucleus
  7. Organelle responsible for Cellular respiration
  8. Organelle that breaks down materials in cells
  9. Molecule that contains genetic instructions
  10. Organelle that controls what comes into and out of the cell
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  1. Site of protein synthesis
  2. Cells that have a nucleus
  3. Organelle that contains genetic material
  4. Specialized "organs" within a cell
  5. Small structure inside the nucleus
  6. Organelle responsible for photosynthesis
  7. Organelle responsible for transport within cell
  8. Membrane around plant vacuole
  9. Molecule used in protein synthesis
  10. Jelly-like substance inside cells

20 Clues: Site of protein synthesisCells that have a nucleusMembrane around plant vacuoleCells that don't have a nucleusOrganelle that packages proteinsJelly-like substance inside cellsSpecialized "organs" within a cellSmall structure inside the nucleusMolecule used in protein synthesisOrganelle that contains genetic material...

Plant Transport 2022-03-03

Plant Transport crossword puzzle
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  1. most photosynthesus occurs in the ____
  2. water moves from soil into root hairs by
  3. the loss of water from the surface of the leaf
  4. Cohesion-Tension Model explains how water is transported in plants to extreme heights against the force of ________
  5. similar molecules sticking together
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  1. Organisms that make their own food are said to be ___
  2. lants make their own food in the process of
  3. different molecules sticking together
  4. are tiny pores found on the underside of the leaf
  5. _______ pressure pushes water up the plant to about 1m
  6. a waxy ______ is a feature of adaptation

11 Clues: similar molecules sticking togetherdifferent molecules sticking togethermost photosynthesus occurs in the ____water moves from soil into root hairs bya waxy ______ is a feature of adaptationlants make their own food in the process ofthe loss of water from the surface of the leafare tiny pores found on the underside of the leaf...

Plant Hormones 2021-12-05

Plant Hormones crossword puzzle
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  1. The growth of a plant in response to light
  2. The plant cells ____ in response to auxin in the stem
  3. The only gas hormone, causes fruit to ripen
  4. Gravitropism is the growth of a plant in response to...
  5. Hormone that promotes growth, and ends dormancy periods of seeds and buds
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  1. Fruit is transported when ____ and then sprayed with ethene before being displayed in shops
  2. Auxin is in rooting powder which is applied to ...
  3. Auxins used to kill weeds are called...
  4. Auxin can be used to ____ ripening for transporting produce
  5. Applying auxin to unpollinated flowers can produce ____ fruit
  6. Hormone that causes the stem and roots to 'bend'

11 Clues: Auxins used to kill weeds are called...The growth of a plant in response to lightThe only gas hormone, causes fruit to ripenHormone that causes the stem and roots to 'bend'Auxin is in rooting powder which is applied to ...The plant cells ____ in response to auxin in the stemGravitropism is the growth of a plant in response to......

Plant Anatomy 2013-06-13

Plant Anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what type of root does windmill grass have?
  2. The explanation of how plants live?
  3. what is the main reproductive system of a plant?
  4. An animal that eats plants?
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  1. Major plant organ for photosynthesis?
  2. what type of root does a tumble weed have?
  3. what is the arrangement of the veins called in a leaf?
  4. what type of leaf does saltbush have?
  5. The structure of a plant?
  6. A plant that lasts for several year?
  7. what type of roots does grass have?

11 Clues: The structure of a plant?An animal that eats plants?The explanation of how plants live?what type of roots does grass have?A plant that lasts for several year?Major plant organ for photosynthesis?what type of leaf does saltbush have?what type of root does a tumble weed have?what type of root does windmill grass have?...

Plant crossword 2014-07-01

Plant crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. cells/ The name of cells which control the opening and closing of the stomata.
  2. The name of the process by which a plant generates glucose and oxygen.
  3. Taken up by the plant through the soil.
  4. The time of day when plants are not photosynthesising.
Down
  1. The name of the parts of the cell which contain the green pigment.
  2. The green pigment which the plants use to absorb sunlight.
  3. Dioxide/ The name of the gas needed photosynthesis.
  4. The type of energy used by plants to generate starch.
  5. A key raw material required by the plant for photosynthesis, which is taken up via the roots.
  6. name of the pores through which Co2 enters the leaves
  7. root leaf/ Three examples of plant organs.

11 Clues: Taken up by the plant through the soil.root leaf/ Three examples of plant organs.Dioxide/ The name of the gas needed photosynthesis.The type of energy used by plants to generate starch.name of the pores through which Co2 enters the leavesThe time of day when plants are not photosynthesising.The green pigment which the plants use to absorb sunlight....

Plant names 2022-12-16

Plant names crossword puzzle
Across
  1. blossom
  2. vera
  3. Fig
  4. flower
  5. tree
Down
  1. mirabilis
  2. sheep
  3. bud
  4. africana
  5. oil palm
  6. trap

11 Clues: budFigveratraptreesheepflowerblossomafricanaoil palmmirabilis

Plant revision 2020-11-18

Plant revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Iodine turns this colour if starch is present
  2. In a food chain this describes plants since they make their own food
  3. This cell increases surface area to absorb water from the soil
  4. This mineral is needed to produce cholrophyll
  5. The male gamete in plants
Down
  1. The female parts of the flower
  2. A hairy sticky seed is likely to be distributed by...
  3. This is the vessel that transports water around the plant
  4. These are the holes in the leaf that allow gas exchange
  5. This part of the plant cell is made of cellulose and is not found in animal cells
  6. This gas is the waste product of photosynthesis

11 Clues: The male gamete in plantsThe female parts of the flowerIodine turns this colour if starch is presentThis mineral is needed to produce cholrophyllThis gas is the waste product of photosynthesisA hairy sticky seed is likely to be distributed by...These are the holes in the leaf that allow gas exchange...

Plant Processes 2021-05-12

Plant Processes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Green pigmentation.
  2. A by-product of photosynthesis.
  3. The tube in a plant that water moves through.
  4. Increases photosynthesis and respiration rate.
  5. Pore like structure on the bottom surface of a leaf.
  6. "Solvent of life"
  7. Supplied by the atmosphere to begin photosynthesis.
Down
  1. The tube in the plant that sugar moves through.
  2. The "reaction of life".
  3. A by-product of photosynthesis.
  4. Occurs in all living cells.
  5. The term given for "stiffness" of cells.

12 Clues: "Solvent of life"Green pigmentation.The "reaction of life".Occurs in all living cells.A by-product of photosynthesis.A by-product of photosynthesis.The term given for "stiffness" of cells.The tube in a plant that water moves through.Increases photosynthesis and respiration rate.The tube in the plant that sugar moves through....

PLANT PROCESSES 2022-05-03

PLANT PROCESSES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. another name for the seed leaves
  2. in plants this is very slow compared to animals. an example of this is the opening of the petals of a flower
  3. the name given to the young shoot
  4. plants respond to sunlight, water, gravity using specific types of growth movements
  5. The plant is seen to be getting bigger, taller and heavier
Down
  1. The plant takes in mineral nutrients through the roots
  2. new plants are formed as a part of the natural life cycle
  3. This takes place inside of the cells and involves using food made by photosynthesis
  4. the name given to the young plant
  5. This is the process of getting rid of waste products
  6. the name given to the outer covering of the seed

11 Clues: another name for the seed leavesthe name given to the young plantthe name given to the young shootthe name given to the outer covering of the seedThis is the process of getting rid of waste productsThe plant takes in mineral nutrients through the rootsnew plants are formed as a part of the natural life cycle...

PLANT CLASSES 2022-11-08

PLANT CLASSES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the three basic needs plants provide.
  2. the plant or plant products used by humans.
  3. Supports the leaves, flower, and fruit, conduct water, minerals and food, stored food and water, and produces new stem tissue.
  4. plants that flower and produce seeds protected by fruit or pods.
  5. humans use the animals and the animal products that feed of plants and plant products.
Down
  1. Reproduce through the production of seeds.
  2. plants that produce seeds not protected by fruit.
  3. an embryonic leaf which become the seed leaf.
  4. A matured ovaru containing the seed/s and may be fleshy or dried.
  5. Anchors the plant,absorbs water and minerals, stores manufactured food.
  6. Produces food for the plant during photosynthesis.

11 Clues: Reproduce through the production of seeds.the plant or plant products used by humans.one of the three basic needs plants provide.an embryonic leaf which become the seed leaf.plants that produce seeds not protected by fruit.Produces food for the plant during photosynthesis.plants that flower and produce seeds protected by fruit or pods....

Plant Cell 2022-10-14

Plant Cell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. food for the cells
  2. reticulum/distributes proteins to other parts of a cell
  3. powerhouse of a cell
  4. area
  5. wall/the wall of a plant cell
  6. builder
  7. and breaks down particles
Down
  1. Jell-O of a cell
  2. the cell's DNA
  3. unit of structure
  4. organelle in charge
  5. membrane/the gateway into the cell

12 Clues: areabuilderthe cell's DNAJell-O of a cellunit of structurefood for the cellsorganelle in chargepowerhouse of a celland breaks down particleswall/the wall of a plant cellmembrane/the gateway into the cellreticulum/distributes proteins to other parts of a cell

Plant rules 2018-02-07

Plant rules crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the sound the plant siren will make in the event of a medical emergency
  2. Long _______ must be worn at all times in process areas
  3. When welding and grinding on pipe in a shop requires the use of one of these placed 12" away from the work
  4. Your outermost layer of clothes must be 100% _______ or FR rated
Down
  1. You may not take this into any process area
  2. this permit must be obtained before using a battery operated drill in classified areas
  3. These must be worn even in vehicles
  4. Regardless of height you must maintain 3 points of contact or tie off when using these
  5. A warning will be announced if this happens within 10 miles of the plant
  6. This color of barricade must be used when performing overhead work where you could drop something
  7. He is the coolest in the world

11 Clues: He is the coolest in the worldThese must be worn even in vehiclesYou may not take this into any process areaLong _______ must be worn at all times in process areasYour outermost layer of clothes must be 100% _______ or FR ratedA warning will be announced if this happens within 10 miles of the plant...

Plant Germination 2018-06-06

Plant Germination crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The energy source captured by plants
  2. The stalk of a leaf
  3. Without this plants become wilted
  4. Plants 'breathe' this out
  5. The lines on a leaf that transport water and nutrient
Down
  1. The part of a plant that sucks up the water from the soil
  2. A seed must be sitting this for germination to happen
  3. Flat green structures that capture sunlight
  4. The process of a seed sprouting roots
  5. The colour of most plants
  6. The vertical section of a plant that joins the roots to the leaves

11 Clues: The stalk of a leafThe colour of most plantsPlants 'breathe' this outWithout this plants become wiltedThe energy source captured by plantsThe process of a seed sprouting rootsFlat green structures that capture sunlightA seed must be sitting this for germination to happenThe lines on a leaf that transport water and nutrient...

Plant Processes 2019-11-04

Plant Processes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The word Stomata comes from which Greek word
  2. Tubes though which sugar is transported
  3. Specialised cells that can open and close
  4. Small pores on the lower epidermis of leaves
  5. The process of water movement through a plant
Down
  1. Device used to measure the uptake of water by a plant
  2. Transport of sugar through a plant
  3. Name of the sugar made during photosynthesis
  4. Tubes through which water is transported
  5. Scientific term for closed Stomata
  6. Scientific term for open Stomata

11 Clues: Scientific term for open StomataTransport of sugar through a plantScientific term for closed StomataTubes though which sugar is transportedTubes through which water is transportedSpecialised cells that can open and closeThe word Stomata comes from which Greek wordName of the sugar made during photosynthesis...

Plant Defense 2023-11-18

Plant Defense crossword puzzle
Across
  1. corky projections from a plant's skin, or dermal tissue
  2. Sharp outgrowth formed from leaf tissue
  3. mechanism that regulates gene expression to define cell fate and also regulates metabolism and gene expression throughout the life of an organism
  4. Sharp outgrowth developed from stem tissue
  5. Also seismonasty: movement induced by touch or vibration
  6. individual cells that are distinctly different in form and usually larger than surrounding cells of a tissue
Down
  1. enlarged section at the base of a leaf stalk in some plants that is subject to changes of turgor, leading to movements of the leaf or leaflet.
  2. type of nectar; a sugar-rich liquid which is produced by the plant to develop a symbiotic relationship with ants in the wild
  3. extracellular vesicles generated by all cells
  4. abnormal growths that occur on leaves, twigs, roots, or flowers of many plants
  5. Thin hair-like outgrowth of the plant epidermis

11 Clues: Sharp outgrowth formed from leaf tissueSharp outgrowth developed from stem tissueextracellular vesicles generated by all cellsThin hair-like outgrowth of the plant epidermiscorky projections from a plant's skin, or dermal tissueAlso seismonasty: movement induced by touch or vibration...

Plant Words 2024-04-11

Plant Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. soil
  2. leaf
  3. rain
  4. sprout
  5. sun
  6. flower
Down
  1. seedling
  2. water
  3. petal
  4. stem
  5. seed

11 Clues: sunsoilleafrainstemseedwaterpetalsproutflowerseedling

Plant tissue 2024-03-18

Plant tissue crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tissue with deposit of pectin at the corners
  2. Complex tissue responsible for food translocation
  3. Meristem responsible for increase in girth
  4. Young dividing cells
  5. Meristem bring about growth of branches
Down
  1. Dead tissue with lignified wall
  2. Vascular tissue that conveys water
  3. Vital component of plant cell wall
  4. Thin walled cell with a prominent vacuole
  5. A group of cells with similar structure and function
  6. Meristem found at the tip of roots and shoot

11 Clues: Young dividing cellsDead tissue with lignified wallVascular tissue that conveys waterVital component of plant cell wallMeristem bring about growth of branchesThin walled cell with a prominent vacuoleMeristem responsible for increase in girthTissue with deposit of pectin at the cornersMeristem found at the tip of roots and shoot...

Plant Transport 2024-05-02

Plant Transport crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Contains lots of air spaces
  2. Open and close stomata
  3. Movement of sugars from leaves to rest of plant
  4. Apparatus that can measure transpiration
  5. Transports water
  6. Transports food
Down
  1. Helps to reduce water loss in leaf
  2. Factor that effects rate of transpiration
  3. It is the transparent layer of a leaf
  4. Loss of water from the leaves
  5. This layer has lots of chloroplasts

11 Clues: Transports foodTransports waterOpen and close stomataContains lots of air spacesLoss of water from the leavesHelps to reduce water loss in leafThis layer has lots of chloroplastsIt is the transparent layer of a leafApparatus that can measure transpirationFactor that effects rate of transpirationMovement of sugars from leaves to rest of plant

Plant Adaptations 2024-10-31

Plant Adaptations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the male reproductive organ of a flower
  2. anchor a plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients from the soil
  3. The process that occurs when pollen grains lands on a female reproductive structure of a plant
  4. the reproductive structure of an angiosperm
  5. type of stem that is soft
  6. the female reproductive organ of a flower
Down
  1. a plant embryo, it's food supply and a protective covering
  2. vascular seed plants that produce flowers and fruits
  3. vascular seed plants that use cones to reproduce and have scale or needle-like leaves
  4. occurs when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell
  5. fertilized egg

11 Clues: fertilized eggtype of stem that is softthe male reproductive organ of a flowerthe female reproductive organ of a flowerthe reproductive structure of an angiospermoccurs when a sperm cell unites with an egg cellvascular seed plants that produce flowers and fruitsa plant embryo, it's food supply and a protective covering...

Plant Extinction 2025-01-22

Plant Extinction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants.
  2. completely
  3. hint
  4. the state of being extremely poor.
  5. becoming apparent or prominent.
Down
  1. a meeting between heads of government.
  2. the state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection.
  3. cause or allow (something) to be seen.
  4. something that helps somebody or something in a difficult situation
  5. flower
  6. requiring immediate action or attention.

11 Clues: hintflowercompletelybecoming apparent or prominent.the state of being extremely poor.a meeting between heads of government.cause or allow (something) to be seen.requiring immediate action or attention.an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants.the state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection....

Fill in a plant or tree and grab one for free 2019-01-22

Fill in a plant or tree and grab one for free crossword puzzle
Across
  1. our national flower
  2. an air purifier
  3. this tree has the best wood to offer
  4. a water plant
  5. spiny plant
  6. a succulent
Down
  1. it brings prosperity
  2. a fern
  3. a herb
  4. the art of growing small trees in a container
  5. mosquito repellent plant
  6. name of a succulent

12 Clues: a ferna herbspiny planta succulenta water plantan air purifierour national flowername of a succulentit brings prosperitymosquito repellent plantthis tree has the best wood to offerthe art of growing small trees in a container

Study of Plants 2020-12-17

Study of Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reproductive part of a plant
  2. sugar made by plants
  3. kitchen of the plant
  4. part of the plant below the ground
  5. part of the plant above the ground
Down
  1. green pigment
  2. contain seeds
  3. the development of a plant from a seed
  4. pores on the underside of leaves

9 Clues: green pigmentcontain seedssugar made by plantskitchen of the plantreproductive part of a plantpores on the underside of leavespart of the plant below the groundpart of the plant above the groundthe development of a plant from a seed

Plants 2024-09-06

Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. molecule that makes up wood
  2. plants that have soft stems
  3. A plant wit two seed leaves, flower plant
  4. Is the study of plants and their process
  5. A plant that completes its life in one year
  6. Vascular plants that bear flowers for reproduction
  7. Plant that bear cones for reputation
Down
  1. A plant that completes its life in two year
  2. Production involves growing floral plants and material
  3. A plant that lives for more than two years
  4. plants that have rigid, lignified stems
  5. Plants Without stems roots , or leaves

12 Clues: molecule that makes up woodplants that have soft stemsPlant that bear cones for reputationPlants Without stems roots , or leavesplants that have rigid, lignified stemsIs the study of plants and their processA plant wit two seed leaves, flower plantA plant that lives for more than two yearsA plant that completes its life in two year...

Cells 8IC 2023-10-27

Cells 8IC crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The type of cell that fights disease
  2. The first one was invented by Zacharias Janssen and his father
  3. The type of cell that carries oxygen in your blood
  4. Deoxyribonucleicacid
  5. The maximum magnification achiveable using the school microscopes
  6. The vegetable we used to look at plant cells in the lab
  7. In plant cells where photosynthesis happens
  8. The outermost part of an animal cell
  9. The scientific name for a brain cell
Down
  1. The single unit building blocks of life
  2. There are thousands of these in each chromosomeand each one has the code for making a specific protein
  3. The part of a cell which makes the energy
  4. Humans have 23 pairs of these
  5. The outermost part of a plant cell
  6. The magnification using the eye piece and the small red objective lens
  7. This type of infection causing cell does not have a nucleus
  8. The control centre for the cell

17 Clues: DeoxyribonucleicacidHumans have 23 pairs of theseThe control centre for the cellThe outermost part of a plant cellThe type of cell that fights diseaseThe outermost part of an animal cellThe scientific name for a brain cellThe single unit building blocks of lifeThe part of a cell which makes the energyIn plant cells where photosynthesis happens...

Root Vocab U.A. 9/24 2024-09-24

Root Vocab U.A. 9/24 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. plant tissue that distributes food to the other parts of the plant
  2. tissue that transports water throughout the plant
  3. the end of the root, not the cap
  4. the small roots branching from the base
  5. zone beginning at the first root hair
  6. tissue of cells between epidermis and stems/roots
  7. hairs that are on the root
  8. large strong root growing downward from the crown
  9. the very end of the root, protecting it
Down
  1. root that originates first from the radicle
  2. zone that increases root length
  3. outer layer of skin
  4. also referred to as the lateral root
  5. region at the tips of the roots

14 Clues: outer layer of skinhairs that are on the rootzone that increases root lengthregion at the tips of the rootsthe end of the root, not the capalso referred to as the lateral rootzone beginning at the first root hairthe small roots branching from the basethe very end of the root, protecting itroot that originates first from the radicle...

Plants 2022-05-19

Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to make
  2. parts of a plant
  3. to deliver pollen to another plant
  4. to begin to grow
  5. the air that passes out of a plant through tiny holes on the surfaces of the leaves
Down
  1. the gas in the air that plants use for photosynthesis
  2. something that causes the plant to act in way
  3. the process that plants use to make sugar
  4. the reaction to a stimulus
  5. to make more of the same kind
  6. any material living things need to grow

11 Clues: to makeparts of a plantto begin to growthe reaction to a stimulusto make more of the same kindto deliver pollen to another plantany material living things need to growthe process that plants use to make sugarsomething that causes the plant to act in waythe gas in the air that plants use for photosynthesis...

Mind Map Development of Fruits and Seed 2020-06-04

Mind Map Development of Fruits and Seed crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First true leaf of young plant
  2. Support the cotyl in seed (root of embryo)
  3. If there are embryos ,we will call them as
  4. Seed's development into a plant
  5. Surrounded by a seed coat and contain the embryo axis and the cotyledons
Down
  1. develop into a plant, as a seed
  2. Part of a seed that develops into a plant
  3. Part of embryo between root & cotyl
  4. Asexual reproduction in plants, in particular agamospermy
  5. Inner coat
  6. Outer coat
  7. It develops into a plant's seed after fertilisation

12 Clues: Inner coatOuter coatFirst true leaf of young plantdevelop into a plant, as a seedSeed's development into a plantPart of embryo between root & cotylPart of a seed that develops into a plantSupport the cotyl in seed (root of embryo)If there are embryos ,we will call them asIt develops into a plant's seed after fertilisation...

Difinition 2 o 2021-12-23

Difinition 2 o crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having high heat degree or high temperature.
  2. a living organism neither human nor animal.
  3. a solid surface of earth.
  4. the aggregate of people living in community.
  5. living organism neither plant nor human.
  6. the plant in which we live.
  7. enjoyable or holding your attention..
  8. odorless,colorless,tasteless and transparent liquid.
Down
  1. something build to commemorate notable person or event.
  2. human beings I general
  3. the sweet and fleshy product of a tree.
  4. aground consisting of parents and sons.
  5. the outside part of something.
  6. to propel the body through water by using limbs.

14 Clues: human beings I generala solid surface of earth.the plant in which we live.the outside part of something.enjoyable or holding your attention..the sweet and fleshy product of a tree.aground consisting of parents and sons.living organism neither plant nor human.a living organism neither human nor animal.having high heat degree or high temperature....

Life Science 2022-04-24

Life Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. attracts bees
  2. makes seeds so the plant can reproduce
  3. help animals take in information from the world
  4. take in water and nutrients from the soil
  5. hear sounds and give off heat
  6. pumps blood throughout the body
Down
  1. supports the plant and transports water/nutrients
  2. take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide
  3. elephants can sense vibrations with these
  4. stores food and starts to break it down
  5. processes the signals sent by sense receptors
  6. grind food to start digestion
  7. makes the food for the plant
  8. these let animals receive info from the senses

14 Clues: attracts beesmakes the food for the plantgrind food to start digestionhear sounds and give off heatpumps blood throughout the bodymakes seeds so the plant can reproducestores food and starts to break it downtake in oxygen and release carbon dioxideelephants can sense vibrations with thesetake in water and nutrients from the soil...

class 1 set A 2025-03-08

class 1 set A crossword puzzle
Across
  1. lives in water and swims.
  2. The green part of a plant.
  3. can grow into a new plant.
  4. Night sky.
  5. A tall plant.
  6. A hard, solid piece.
Down
  1. can fly.
  2. The colorful part of a plant.
  3. The big, bright star.
  4. we drink.

10 Clues: can fly.we drink.Night sky.A tall plant.A hard, solid piece.The big, bright star.lives in water and swims.The green part of a plant.can grow into a new plant.The colorful part of a plant.

MODERN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2025-10-06

MODERN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Nutrients like vitamin A and C that plants provide for human diets.
  2. Storage method that controls oxygen and CO₂ to keep produce fresh.
  3. The exchange of gases between plants and their environment.
  4. Technique used to maintain and regenerate whole plants from cells in labs.
  5. Process by which plants produce food from sunlight.
  6. A physiological response that allows plants to survive drought or salinity.
  7. Process of conserving the variety of living species.
  8. Genetic __________ involves altering plant DNA for desirable traits.
Down
  1. Science that studies how plants function.
  2. A toxin that can contaminate maize, controlled through resistant varieties.
  3. Technique used to produce multiple identical plants from small tissue samples.
  4. Movement of water vapor through plant leaves.
  5. Pigment essential for capturing light energy during photosynthesis.
  6. The main organ where photosynthesis occurs.
  7. Growing plants without soil, using nutrient solutions.
  8. Protective structure at the root tip.
  9. Method of increasing crop yield through physiological understanding.
  10. The basic unit of heredity targeted in genetic engineering.

18 Clues: Protective structure at the root tip.Science that studies how plants function.The main organ where photosynthesis occurs.Movement of water vapor through plant leaves.Process by which plants produce food from sunlight.Process of conserving the variety of living species.Growing plants without soil, using nutrient solutions....

Facts about Palestine 2022-01-19

Facts about Palestine crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a country
  2. awake at night
  3. name of a sea
  4. to be strong
  5. A sacred mosque
  6. a popular plant
  7. a mass of water
  8. a local scarf
  9. a bunch of plant
Down
  1. an animal with long horns
  2. a type of food
  3. the trip of the prophet to heaven
  4. a place with little rainfall
  5. a country
  6. a large body of water
  7. a Holy land
  8. to be free
  9. a spotted animal
  10. name of money
  11. a region of the world

20 Clues: a countrya countryto be freea Holy landto be strongname of a seaname of moneya local scarfa type of foodawake at nightA sacred mosquea popular planta mass of watera spotted animala bunch of planta large body of watera region of the worldan animal with long hornsa place with little rainfallthe trip of the prophet to heaven

Explore and Express Level 4 (Unit 1) 2023-11-24

Explore and Express Level 4 (Unit 1) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The hair _____ insects
  2. Beets are root _____
  3. There is a _____ that grows in the desert
  4. The _____ flytrap is one of a few meat-eating plants
  5. You may know pandas like to eat _____ plants
  6. They become a _____ for the plants
  7. Don't they look like _____?
  8. _____ are crunchy vegetables
  9. a _____ is a hot place
  10. The mouth of the Venus flytrap stays open to look like _____
  11. What's so _____ about a bamboo plant?
  12. Some people use them to _____ their clothes
Down
  1. _____ has a fresh taste
  2. _____ is used in teas and cooking
  3. Its fruits are _____ in the dirt
  4. They are very good at _____ water
  5. Beets are a very _____ color
  6. Insects try to drink the 'dew' from the _____
  7. The flowers of the peanut plant _____ above ground
  8. Cucumbers can be used as a face _____
  9. There are a few plants that need _____ to live
  10. You can put _____ of cucumber on your eyes to help you cool down
  11. Their roots grow _____
  12. The stems have sharp _____
  13. The dew is really _____ hairs
  14. On the mouth are tiny, little _____

26 Clues: Beets are root _____The hair _____ insectsTheir roots grow _____a _____ is a hot place_____ has a fresh tasteThe stems have sharp _____Don't they look like _____?Beets are a very _____ color_____ are crunchy vegetablesThe dew is really _____ hairsIts fruits are _____ in the dirt_____ is used in teas and cookingThey are very good at _____ water...

Cell Crossword 2018-02-20

Cell Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Performs cellular respiration, and is the powerhouse of the cell
  2. A group of similar cells working together to perform a common function
  3. An infectious cell that only replicates inside another living creature
  4. Transports proteins
  5. A group of tissues working together to serve a common function
  6. Synthesizes proteins
  7. Clean up waste in the cell
  8. Separate chromosome pairs during mitosis
  9. Membrane Controls what goes in and out of the nucleus
  10. Where food, water, and other waste are stored in a plant cell
  11. Makes ribosomes
Down
  1. Move and adjust the internal structure of the cell
  2. Individual structures within a cell
  3. A cell with no membrane bound organelles
  4. Transports carbohydrates and lipids
  5. The organizing center of a plant cell
  6. The organelle that contains DNA
  7. Do photosynthesis within the thylakoid membranes
  8. Protects the cell organelles, the background material of the cell
  9. A plant or animal cell that has a membrane bound nucleus
  10. System A group of organs working together to perform a task
  11. Theory A theory to describe the properties of cells
  12. A type of prokaryotic microorganism
  13. Vesicles Transport from the Endoplasmic Reticulum to the Golgi Body
  14. Store water, food, and waste

25 Clues: Makes ribosomesTransports proteinsSynthesizes proteinsClean up waste in the cellStore water, food, and wasteThe organelle that contains DNAIndividual structures within a cellTransports carbohydrates and lipidsA type of prokaryotic microorganismThe organizing center of a plant cellA cell with no membrane bound organelles...

Women's Connect November Newsletter 2024-10-24

Women's Connect November Newsletter crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which plant produces Smithfield RTE Boneless and Bone-In Pork Chops?
  2. Which plant produces calzones and RipNDips?
  3. Which plant produces corned beef and BBQ pork?
  4. Which plant produces Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs?
  5. Which plant in Kansas makes smoked sausage?
  6. Which plant produces pre cooked sausage for McDonald's Egg McMuffin?
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  1. Which plant produces 500,000 lbs. of Bacon per day?
  2. This plant is considered the most Northeast plant that makes Prosciutto.
  3. Which plant produces Spiral Sliced Hams for Walmart, Publix and HEB just to name a few?
  4. Which plant makes Lunchmakers?

10 Clues: Which plant makes Lunchmakers?Which plant produces calzones and RipNDips?Which plant in Kansas makes smoked sausage?Which plant produces Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs?Which plant produces corned beef and BBQ pork?Which plant produces 500,000 lbs. of Bacon per day?Which plant produces Smithfield RTE Boneless and Bone-In Pork Chops?...

Unit 10 Review 2017-05-03

Unit 10 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having balanced osmotic pressure
  2. A plant's response to water.
  3. A plant's response to touch.
  4. The process of maintaining pressure in a plant.
  5. a behavior that is taught.
  6. a reaction to a stimulus.
  7. How a plant responds to stimuli.
  8. Having high osmotic pressure.
  9. The pressure caused by vacuoles in the plant cell.
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  1. A plant's response to light.
  2. A plant's response to gravity.
  3. something that causes a response.
  4. A behavior that doesn't need to be taught.
  5. Having low osmotic pressure.

14 Clues: a reaction to a stimulus.a behavior that is taught.A plant's response to light.A plant's response to water.A plant's response to touch.Having low osmotic pressure.Having high osmotic pressure.A plant's response to gravity.having balanced osmotic pressureHow a plant responds to stimuli.something that causes a response....

Cells and their parts 2023-10-12

Cells and their parts crossword puzzle
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  1. jelly like substance that is outside the nucleus
  2. only in plant cells , largest part of a plant cell
  3. small body near the nucleus where microubles are made
  4. digestive enzyemes
  5. modifies and packages proteins
  6. only animal cells have these
  7. center of a cell controls DNA
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  1. only in plant cells, converts sunlight into chemical energy
  2. covered in ribosomes
  3. allows some substances to pass and blocks others
  4. makes ribosomes
  5. site of protein synthesis
  6. doesn't have ribosomes
  7. powerhouse of the cell converts energy into ATP

14 Clues: makes ribosomesdigestive enzyemescovered in ribosomesdoesn't have ribosomessite of protein synthesisonly animal cells have thesecenter of a cell controls DNAmodifies and packages proteinspowerhouse of the cell converts energy into ATPjelly like substance that is outside the nucleusallows some substances to pass and blocks others...

Biology Choice Board - Berkeley w 2025-11-12

Biology Choice Board - Berkeley w crossword puzzle
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  1. wall provides structural support in only plant cells
  2. produces proteins
  3. found in animal cells only during cell divison
  4. clear fluid in a cell
  5. "POWERHOUSE" of the cell
  6. transports for the golgi apparatus
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  1. produces ribosomes
  2. transforms sunlight into energy for plants
  3. stores things ( one in plant cells, mulitple in animals cells)
  4. digests food and used plant cells
  5. membrane controls what enters and exits the cell
  6. apparatus packages and sorts materials
  7. reticulum manufactures materials in a cell
  8. control center, manages cell function

14 Clues: produces proteinsproduces ribosomesclear fluid in a cell"POWERHOUSE" of the celldigests food and used plant cellstransports for the golgi apparatuscontrol center, manages cell functiontransforms sunlight into energy for plantsfound in animal cells only during cell divisonreticulum manufactures materials in a cell...

Photosynthesis Crossword 2013-10-13

Photosynthesis Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. is needed by cells for respiration.
  2. a name for the things that can affect photosynthesis (i.e. carbon dioxide concentration, light intensityetc)>
  3. are absorbed from the roots of a plant - we can easily tell when they are not present.
  4. is produced when photosynthesis happens.
  5. this green substance is essential for photosynthesis.
  6. is needed for the formation of chlorophyll.
  7. this is not needed for photosynthesis, but a rise or a fall in it will affect the rate at which the plant photosynthesises.
  8. is a lot of glucose molecules in a chain.
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  1. meaning the speed of something (i.e. photosynthesis).
  2. is a gas essential for photosynthesis.
  3. describes to us how strong or weak something (i.e.light) is.
  4. are needed as they help collect essential minerals.
  5. is needed by plants as it makes up the cell walls in plant cells
  6. it is needed for photosynthesis - plants get it from the star at the centre of our solar system.
  7. it is obvious when this is not present in a plant as the leaves turn yellow with green veins.
  8. is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide.

16 Clues: is needed by cells for respiration.is a gas essential for photosynthesis.is produced when photosynthesis happens.is a lot of glucose molecules in a chain.is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide.is needed for the formation of chlorophyll.are needed as they help collect essential minerals.meaning the speed of something (i.e. photosynthesis)....

Biology Words 2013-10-13

Biology Words crossword puzzle
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  1. For pollination/reproduction on a plant
  2. The green pigment in plants
  3. What is the process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can be used to fuel the organisms' activities.
  4. What is fertilizer and nutrients in? (For plants)
  5. When plants are lacking this they get green veins and leaves look yellow
  6. It supports the flower and feeds the nutrients to the flower in a plant
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  1. Plants turn light green or yellow and the stem goes very thin when it is lacking this
  2. Plants look patchy yellow when it is lacking this
  3. Plants leaves turn purple and roots do not grow when they are lacking this
  4. A gas needed for photosynthesis
  5. Were photosynthesis happens in a plant
  6. When plants are lacking this they look stunting and yellow
  7. Plants grow in this
  8. This soaks/ absorbs up all the nutrients and water. It is an anchor for a plant
  9. When plants are lacking this the leaves curl and roll and the end of the leaves go black
  10. When plants are lacking this they look yellow with dead spots

16 Clues: Plants grow in thisThe green pigment in plantsA gas needed for photosynthesisWere photosynthesis happens in a plantFor pollination/reproduction on a plantPlants look patchy yellow when it is lacking thisWhat is fertilizer and nutrients in? (For plants)When plants are lacking this they look stunting and yellow...

Plant Life 2014-11-21

Plant Life crossword puzzle
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  1. A series of tubes that move water and minerals up the stem.
  2. A seed plant that produces flowers.
  3. The process of making food in green plants using sun.
  4. The layer in plants that seperates the xylem from the phloem.
  5. The outer layer of the root and the whole plant.
  6. The part of a stem that moves sugars around the plant.
  7. The parts of the root that soak up water like a sponge.
  8. A cell that develops into a new plant of what produced it.
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  1. A seed plant that doesn't produce flowers.
  2. The loss of water through a plant's leaves.
  3. This part of the root is used to store food and nutrients.

11 Clues: A seed plant that produces flowers.A seed plant that doesn't produce flowers.The loss of water through a plant's leaves.The outer layer of the root and the whole plant.The process of making food in green plants using sun.The part of a stem that moves sugars around the plant.The parts of the root that soak up water like a sponge....

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles 2024-02-22

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. cells with a nucleus
  2. only found in plant cells and give plant cells their structure
  3. coined the term "cell"
  4. specialized structures that maintain the basic activities within the cell
  5. group of organs working together to perform a specific job
  6. group of tissue working together to do a specific job
  7. stated that all cells come from pre-existing cells
  8. a group of similar cells organized to do a specific job
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  1. a group of atoms bonded together
  2. lets things in and out of the cell
  3. only found in plant cells and give plants cells their green color
  4. the powerhouse of the cell
  5. the most basic unit of measurement
  6. developed the microscope through which cells could be seen
  7. all levels together; the highest level of organization
  8. stated that all plants are made up of cells
  9. stated that all animals are made of cells
  10. cells with no nucleus
  11. the smallest unit of organization

19 Clues: cells with a nucleuscells with no nucleuscoined the term "cell"the powerhouse of the cella group of atoms bonded togetherthe smallest unit of organizationlets things in and out of the cellthe most basic unit of measurementstated that all animals are made of cellsstated that all plants are made up of cells...

Geothermal and Hydroelectric Energy 2022-09-21

Geothermal and Hydroelectric Energy crossword puzzle
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  1. Largest Hydroelectric power plant in the world
  2. _________ Resources
  3. he created the first geothermal power plant
  4. largest hydroelectric power plant in the Philippines
  5. Largest Geothermal power plant in the world
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  1. energy in the form of heat coming from beneath the earth's surface, mostly the crust
  2. Largest Geothermal power plant in the Philippines
  3. energy that uses water as it's source
  4. who invented hydro energy
  5. hydroelectricity is a form of energy that harnesses the power of water in motionsuch as water flowing over a waterfall to generate ____________

10 Clues: _________ Resourceswho invented hydro energyenergy that uses water as it's sourcehe created the first geothermal power plantLargest Geothermal power plant in the worldLargest Hydroelectric power plant in the worldLargest Geothermal power plant in the Philippineslargest hydroelectric power plant in the Philippines...

Plant life 2025-04-28

Plant life crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the body like structure that holds branches
  2. perennial plant with an elongated stem
  3. the beautiful part of the plant, comes with different color
  4. the leafy green or flowering part of the plant
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  1. a pigment that gives plan green colour
  2. flat part that grows from stem, usually green
  3. plant structure containing an embryo, and stored nutrients
  4. grew from the seed, orginited from the Latin word frui
  5. the treads like substance that holds the plant or tree, usually brown
  6. undeveloped or embryonic shoot of a leaf

10 Clues: a pigment that gives plan green colourperennial plant with an elongated stemundeveloped or embryonic shoot of a leafthe body like structure that holds branchesflat part that grows from stem, usually greenthe leafy green or flowering part of the plantgrew from the seed, orginited from the Latin word frui...

Genetics vocabulary 2025-04-28

Genetics vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Passing traits
  2. A factor that blocks another
  3. An organism that passes traits forever
  4. Blocked from the dominant factor
  5. When pollen from one plant falls on a pistil from a different plant
  6. Inherited from one to the next
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  1. Quality or characteristics
  2. Feature from an individual or thing
  3. Two different breeds combined
  4. When pollen from one plant falls on a pistil from the same plant
  5. Receiving something from someone before you
  6. Young born living organisms, children

12 Clues: Passing traitsQuality or characteristicsA factor that blocks anotherTwo different breeds combinedInherited from one to the nextBlocked from the dominant factorFeature from an individual or thingYoung born living organisms, childrenAn organism that passes traits foreverReceiving something from someone before you...

Plants Vocabulary 2015-11-11

Plants Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. The most common example of nonvascular plant in Virginia.
  2. Plants are __ because they have membrane bound organelles.
  3. Plants make __ gas.
  4. Plants are __ because they make their own food.
  5. Plants use __ gas and turn the C in it into sugar.
  6. Flowers turn into __ with seeds in them.
  7. Plants are __ because they have many different cells.
  8. When a seed begins to grow, it will __.
  9. The green bottom of a flower.
  10. Vascular plants that grow seeds in cones.
  11. The green chemical that that is used for photosynthesis.
  12. The part of the flower that holds eggs.
  13. Plants have a __ to store water and sometimes sugar in.
  14. The part of the stamen that holds up the anther.
  15. The part of the stamen that makes pollen.
  16. The most common example of gymnosperm in our area.
  17. The organelle in the center of the cell that all eukaryotes have.
  18. Angiosperms that make two cotyledons.
  19. Angiosperms reproduce using these.
  20. Plants that reproduce with flowers.
  21. The female part of a flower.
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  1. Vascular plants that reproduce with spores.
  2. The part of the seed that is the actual baby plant.
  3. The part of the seed that protects the insides.
  4. The part of the pistil that takes in pollen.
  5. Gymnosperms produce seeds in __.
  6. The tube part of the pistil in a flower.
  7. Plants are __ because they make their own food.
  8. Plants have a __ that protects and filters their cells.
  9. The entire male piece of a flower.
  10. The organelle that holds chlorophyll.
  11. Plants with tubes in them to carry water.
  12. The part of the seed that is stored food.
  13. Angiosperms that only make one cotyledon.
  14. The part of the flower used to attract pollinators.
  15. Ferns and mosses reproduce with __ instead of seeds.
  16. The male cells from the plant.
  17. The part of the plant that absorbs water and holds the plants in place.
  18. A fertilized plant egg.
  19. The growth towards the light.
  20. The growth to or away from gravity.
  21. Plants without tubes in them to carry water.

42 Clues: Plants make __ gas.A fertilized plant egg.The female part of a flower.The green bottom of a flower.The growth towards the light.The male cells from the plant.Gymnosperms produce seeds in __.The entire male piece of a flower.Angiosperms reproduce using these.The growth to or away from gravity.Plants that reproduce with flowers....

Houseplants Gardening 2025-10-23

Houseplants Gardening crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Easy indoor plant
  2. Holds soil and roots
  3. Miniature shaped tree
  4. Needed for growth
  5. Elegant white flower
  6. Soothing gel plant
  7. Used to water plants
  8. Grows kitchen spices
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  1. Fast growing vine
  2. Provides plant nutrition
  3. Desert plant type
  4. Air purifying leaves
  5. Glass mini garden
  6. Fragrant purple herb
  7. Green leafy plant

15 Clues: Fast growing vineEasy indoor plantDesert plant typeNeeded for growthGlass mini gardenGreen leafy plantSoothing gel plantHolds soil and rootsAir purifying leavesElegant white flowerFragrant purple herbUsed to water plantsGrows kitchen spicesMiniature shaped treeProvides plant nutrition

Advanced Floral Design Crossword #1 2025-09-02

Advanced Floral Design Crossword #1 crossword puzzle
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  1. – Female part of a flower.
  2. – Directional path the eye follows in a design.
  3. – Colors opposite each other on the color wheel.
  4. – Fully opened flower.
  5. – Plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
  6. – Plant that lives for more than two years.
  7. – Shape or structure of an arrangement.
  8. – Surface quality of flowers and foliage.
  9. – Pleasing combination of colors.
  10. – Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel.
  11. – Area that draws attention in a design.
  12. – Even distribution of visual weight in a design.
  13. – Mirror-image balance in a design.
  14. – Leaf-like structure beneath the petals.
  15. – Outer leaf-like part of a flower that protects the bud.
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  1. – Male part of a flower.
  2. – A single small flower in a larger cluster.
  3. – Plant that completes its life cycle in two years.
  4. – Small branch with multiple blooms.
  5. – Using variations of one color.
  6. – Difference between elements to create interest.
  7. – Uneven balance in a design.
  8. – Immature flower or leaf.
  9. – Cluster of flowers on a stem.
  10. – Size relationship between elements in an arrangement.
  11. – Colorful part of a flower.
  12. – Support structure of a flower or plant.
  13. – Leaves used in floral arrangements.
  14. – Flow or movement in a design.
  15. – Feeling that all parts of a design belong together.

30 Clues: – Fully opened flower.– Male part of a flower.– Female part of a flower.– Immature flower or leaf.– Colorful part of a flower.– Uneven balance in a design.– Cluster of flowers on a stem.– Flow or movement in a design.– Using variations of one color.– Pleasing combination of colors.– Mirror-image balance in a design....

Plant System 2025-11-20

Plant System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Absorbs by the roots
  2. Pigment that is in leaves and traps sunlight
  3. Tiny openings on the underside of the leaf for exchange of gases
  4. Holds the plant upright to get sunlight
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  1. Process whereby plant converts sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen
  2. One of the substances transported by the stem to other parts of the plant
  3. Part of the plant that holds the plant firmly to the ground
  4. Part of the plant that is the makes food for the plant
  5. Gas given out by the leaves during photosynthesis

9 Clues: Absorbs by the rootsHolds the plant upright to get sunlightPigment that is in leaves and traps sunlightGas given out by the leaves during photosynthesisPart of the plant that is the makes food for the plantPart of the plant that holds the plant firmly to the groundTiny openings on the underside of the leaf for exchange of gases...

Substance Misuse - Marijuana 2022-03-11

Substance Misuse - Marijuana crossword puzzle
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  1. liquid marijuana-infused food
  2. the natural compound found in cannabis
  3. lab mad chmeical that acts like thc
  4. excessive use of marijuana that leads to vomiting and nausea
  5. word used to refer to marijuana
  6. the risk one encounters with regular use of
  7. the "high" a person feels when using marijuana
  8. a glass cartridge filled with liquid marijuana
  9. the ingredient in marijuana that causes an energizing effect
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  1. marijuana derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant are used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions.
  2. refers to the smokeable, trichome-covered part of the female cannabis plant
  3. the ingredient in marijuana that causes a calming effect
  4. psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant
  5. a water pipe used to smoke marijuana
  6. word used to refer to marijuana
  7. an empty cigar filled with marijuana
  8. hand-rolled cigarette filled with marijuana
  9. potency marijuana
  10. word used to refer to marijuana

19 Clues: potency marijuanaliquid marijuana-infused foodword used to refer to marijuanaword used to refer to marijuanaword used to refer to marijuanalab mad chmeical that acts like thca water pipe used to smoke marijuanaan empty cigar filled with marijuanathe natural compound found in cannabispsychoactive drug from the cannabis plant...

Plants and Propagation 2024-09-06

Plants and Propagation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in the soil
  2. photosynthesis
  3. soft stems
  4. doesn’t have stems,roots,leaves (typical plant parts)
  5. green
  6. need cones for reproduction
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  1. need flowers for reproduction
  2. plant type
  3. one year plant
  4. is in summer and spring
  5. is the support
  6. of plants: High Light,medium light, low light

12 Clues: greenplant typesoft stemsin the soilphotosynthesisone year plantis the supportis in summer and springneed cones for reproductionneed flowers for reproductionof plants: High Light,medium light, low lightdoesn’t have stems,roots,leaves (typical plant parts)

The Cell 2013-10-12

The Cell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gooey slimy layer around prokaryote cells
  2. allows prokaryote cells to move
  3. allows for cellular respiration and generates ATP
  4. contains chromosomes in Eukaryote cells
  5. protects the interior of the cell, controls what goes in and out of the cell, made of phospolipid bilayer
  6. allow for photosynthesis in plant cells, contain green pigment
  7. outer layer of the nucleus
  8. spheres that store and transport material in the cell
  9. structures that contain enzymes to digest food in cell
  10. control center of the cell, contains DNA
  11. contains the DNA in the nucleus
  12. stores water, sugar, and salt for plant cells
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  1. single loop of DNA in prokaryote cells
  2. jelly in between cell parts that maintains the shape of the cell
  3. modifies, sorts, and packages macromolecules, the FedEx of the cell
  4. opening in the nucleus to allow things to pass through
  5. fibers that are tracks for organelles to move within the cell
  6. make proteins by linking amino acids, attached to ER
  7. small structures that break down fats and produce hydrogen peroxide
  8. protects and supports the cell, only found around plant cells

20 Clues: outer layer of the nucleusallows prokaryote cells to movecontains the DNA in the nucleussingle loop of DNA in prokaryote cellscontains chromosomes in Eukaryote cellscontrol center of the cell, contains DNAgooey slimy layer around prokaryote cellsstores water, sugar, and salt for plant cellsallows for cellular respiration and generates ATP...

Wildlife Management 2025-12-02

Wildlife Management crossword puzzle
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  1. Plant or animal that may go extinct
  2. An animal of a domesticated species that now lives without any direct human supervision or control.
  3. Is a wild animal that are hunted for animal product
  4. Cold-blooded vertebrate animals that live both in water and on land
  5. The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
  6. The category of animals that feed on both plants and animals.
  7. A group of invertebrate animals with a three-part body and six legs.
  8. An animal that lives by preying on (consuming) other animals.
  9. Game species include any wild birds, fish, and mammals that are legally hunted or trapped by humans for food or sport.
  10. Prevention of wasteful use of a resource.
  11. A collective term used to describe an assemblage of plants and animals living together.
  12. Plant or animal that is not native that takes over.
  13. species – Any species of plant or animal that occurs naturally in an area, not introduced by humans.
  14. The illegal hunting, shooting, trapping, or taking of a plant or animal from public or private property.
  15. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
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  1. A species altered by humans via an evolutionary process with the goal of benefiting humans, though the animals often benefit as well.
  2. A broad term that includes non-domesticated animals but not exclusively mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Some definitions may include fish and invertebrates.
  3. An animal hunted for food by a carnivorous animal.
  4. Warm-blooded vertebrate animals characterized by hair or fur, and typically giving birth to live young
  5. The category of animals that prey or feed upon animals and insects.
  6. Plant or animal that's population is declining rapidly
  7. The category of animals that feed on plants.
  8. All animal life in a particular region.
  9. Birth rate
  10. amount of different species in a particular area
  11. Cold-blooded vertebrate animals with scales and typically laying eggs.
  12. Protection of a natural resource or natural area by severely limiting or eliminating human influence.
  13. A form of tourism where visitors travel to enjoy, study, and appreciate nature as a way to promote conservation and support the socio-economic status of local human communities.
  14. A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of interbreeding.
  15. Warm-blooded, feathered vertebrates with beaks, wings, and the ability to fly.
  16. All plant life in a particular region.
  17. Death rate

32 Clues: Birth rateDeath ratePlant or animal that may go extinctAll plant life in a particular region.All animal life in a particular region.Prevention of wasteful use of a resource.The category of animals that feed on plants.amount of different species in a particular areaAn animal hunted for food by a carnivorous animal....

Flowers & Pollination Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-03

Flowers & Pollination Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. a stage in a living creature's life cycle producing offspring
  2. the stages of life: birth, growth, reproduction, & death
  3. a living creature that moves pollen from stamen to stigma
  4. process of moving pollen from stamen to stigma
  5. sugary liquid that plants make
  6. a young plant, growing from a seed
  7. to pull towards
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  1. a part of a plant that grows into a baby plant
  2. a powder plants make, involved in reproduction
  3. babies
  4. the reproductive part of some plants that make seeds
  5. the part of a plant containing seeds inside a covering (like tomatoes)
  6. a set of events, repeating in the same order, over & over

13 Clues: babiesto pull towardssugary liquid that plants makea young plant, growing from a seeda part of a plant that grows into a baby planta powder plants make, involved in reproductionprocess of moving pollen from stamen to stigmathe reproductive part of some plants that make seedsthe stages of life: birth, growth, reproduction, & death...

Vascular Plants 2024-04-15

Vascular Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The force that attracts water to the side of xylem vessels
  2. The plant system below the ground
  3. The site of photosynthesis
  4. The movement of sugars in solution throughout a plant
  5. Water moves into the roots via...
  6. Increase the surface area for nutrient and water intake
Down
  1. Regulate the opening and closure of stomatal pores
  2. An organ of the shoot system
  3. The vascular tissue that transports nutrients and sugar
  4. The plant system above ground
  5. Pores on the leaf surface that control gaseous exchange
  6. The passive movement and evaporation of water via the stomata
  7. The vascular tissue that transport water only
  8. The form of energy produced by photosynthesis

14 Clues: The site of photosynthesisAn organ of the shoot systemThe plant system above groundThe plant system below the groundWater moves into the roots via...The vascular tissue that transport water onlyThe form of energy produced by photosynthesisRegulate the opening and closure of stomatal poresThe movement of sugars in solution throughout a plant...

Biology 10 Crossword 2012-12-20

Biology 10 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has porous space for gas exchange.
  2. Transports glucose up and down the plant.
  3. Cells Controls the opening of stomata.
  4. Waxy protective layer.
  5. 6 oxygen molecules and 6 carbon dioxide molecules produce (with the help of chlorophyll and light) 6 molecules of oxygen and glucose.
  6. Specialized cells.
  7. Pores on the stem; like stomata.
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  1. A group of tissues working together.
  2. Protects the plant leaf.
  3. Transports water upwards from the roots.
  4. Contains chlorophyll and its where photosynthesis happens.
  5. Gives plant their green pigment.
  6. Opening on leaves for gas exchange of water vapour, carbon dioxide and oxygen.
  7. Many organs working together.
  8. A scientific name for sugar.

15 Clues: Specialized cells.Waxy protective layer.Protects the plant leaf.A scientific name for sugar.Many organs working together.Gives plant their green pigment.Pores on the stem; like stomata.has porous space for gas exchange.A group of tissues working together.Cells Controls the opening of stomata.Transports water upwards from the roots....

Dirt 2021-10-14

Dirt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sub soil
  2. a planet in outer space, near the sun
  3. on the ground, is brown and soft
  4. top soil
  5. on a clock
  6. bedrock(can’t mine)
  7. a Root or plant
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  1. gets rid of dirt and rock and plant from rain water
  2. temperature or humid ness
  3. Rock
  4. parent mats
  5. States a country
  6. a hill or thingy going downward or upward
  7. living thingy, ex: worm

14 Clues: Rocksub soiltop soilon a clockparent matsa Root or plantStates a countrybedrock(can’t mine)living thingy, ex: wormtemperature or humid nesson the ground, is brown and softa planet in outer space, near the suna hill or thingy going downward or upwardgets rid of dirt and rock and plant from rain water

Plant Structures 2013-01-02

Plant Structures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a flexible stem
  2. stem a stiff stem in trees and bushes
  3. 6CO2+62O> sunlight absorbed by chlorophyll> C6H12O6 (sugar for energy)+ 6O2
  4. brings water from the roots up to the leaf
  5. breathing hole
  6. root many thin roots that cling to soil
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  1. brings glucose down with the flow
  2. something inside of the cell
  3. root a root that grows straight down
  4. cells open and close to let oxygen and moisture out and lets carbon dioxide in
  5. tube that carries water and sugar

11 Clues: breathing holea flexible stemsomething inside of the cellbrings glucose down with the flowtube that carries water and sugarroot a root that grows straight downstem a stiff stem in trees and bushesroot many thin roots that cling to soilbrings water from the roots up to the leaf...

Plant Anatomy 2013-06-13

Plant Anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what is the arrangement of the veins called in a leaf?
  2. Major plant organ for photosynthesis?
  3. The structure of a plant?
  4. what type of roots does grass have?
Down
  1. what type of root does windmill grass have?
  2. The explanation of how plants live?
  3. A plant that lasts for several year?
  4. what type of leaf does saltbush have?
  5. An animal that eats plants?
  6. what type of root does a tumble weed have?
  7. what is the main reproductive system of a plant?

11 Clues: The structure of a plant?An animal that eats plants?The explanation of how plants live?what type of roots does grass have?A plant that lasts for several year?what type of leaf does saltbush have?Major plant organ for photosynthesis?what type of root does a tumble weed have?what type of root does windmill grass have?...

Plant Puzzler 2013-10-27

Plant Puzzler crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Xylem and Phloem cells are made in it
  2. Moves sugars to other parts of the plant
  3. A seed plant that produces flowers
  4. Is used to store food and nutrients
  5. A series of tubes that move water and minerals up the stem
  6. Thin roots that do not grow deep into the ground
Down
  1. A seed plant that does not produce flowers
  2. The outer layer of a root
  3. They anchor plants onto rocks and other surfaces
  4. The green coloring in plants and leaves
  5. A thin thing that absorbs water and minerals

11 Clues: The outer layer of a rootA seed plant that produces flowersIs used to store food and nutrientsXylem and Phloem cells are made in itThe green coloring in plants and leavesMoves sugars to other parts of the plantA seed plant that does not produce flowersA thin thing that absorbs water and mineralsThey anchor plants onto rocks and other surfaces...

Plant crossword 2014-07-01

Plant crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Three examples of plant organs.
  2. The green pigment which the plants use to absorb sunlight.
  3. The name of cells which control the opening and closing of the stomata.
  4. The time of day when plants are not photosynthesising.
  5. Taken up by the plant through the soil.
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  1. The name of the process by which a plant generates glucose and oxygen.
  2. The name of the parts of the cell which contain the green pigment.
  3. The name of the gas needed photosynthesis.
  4. The type of energy used by plants to generate starch.
  5. The name of the pores through which Co2 enters the leaves
  6. A key raw material required by the plant for photosynthesis, which is taken up via the roots.

11 Clues: Three examples of plant organs.Taken up by the plant through the soil.The name of the gas needed photosynthesis.The type of energy used by plants to generate starch.The time of day when plants are not photosynthesising.The name of the pores through which Co2 enters the leavesThe green pigment which the plants use to absorb sunlight....

Plant processes 2021-09-13

Plant processes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cells that open and close stomata
  2. the process plants carry out to make energy
  3. the structure within a plant cell that contains chlorophyll
  4. sugar made from photosynthesis
Down
  1. loss of water vapour through stomata that causes the movement of water up the plant
  2. pores on the underside of a leaf
  3. the green pigment that absorbs sunlight to make energy
  4. what excess sugar is stored as in plants
  5. what absorbs water from the soil
  6. the vessel (tube) that transports water in plants
  7. structure of a plant where photosynthesis is carried out

11 Clues: sugar made from photosynthesispores on the underside of a leafwhat absorbs water from the soilcells that open and close stomatawhat excess sugar is stored as in plantsthe process plants carry out to make energythe vessel (tube) that transports water in plantsthe green pigment that absorbs sunlight to make energy...

Plant Physiology 2021-08-30

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. he showed that water ascends by pumping
  2. living portions of the plants
  3. loss of water vapour by transpiration
  4. theory put forward by Dixon and Jolly
  5. helps in ion transport
Down
  1. occurs by hydathodes
  2. instrument used to measure transpiration rate
  3. positively charged ion
  4. negatively charged ion
  5. non-living
  6. expt bark gets swollen due to translocation

11 Clues: non-livingoccurs by hydathodespositively charged ionnegatively charged ionhelps in ion transportliving portions of the plantsloss of water vapour by transpirationtheory put forward by Dixon and Jollyhe showed that water ascends by pumpingexpt bark gets swollen due to translocationinstrument used to measure transpiration rate

Plant Reproduction 2022-03-28

Plant Reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. following pollination
  2. something sweet
  3. pollen grains from the tip of the stamen
  4. contain sone or more ovule
  5. forms from tissue
  6. something that u plant
Down
  1. life cycle
  2. when pollen grains to a female
  3. grow by mitosis
  4. an immature diploid
  5. pollen can land on the tip of the pistil

11 Clues: life cyclegrow by mitosissomething sweetforms from tissuean immature diploidfollowing pollinationsomething that u plantcontain sone or more ovulewhen pollen grains to a femalepollen grains from the tip of the stamenpollen can land on the tip of the pistil

Plant Reproduction 2022-03-28

Plant Reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The male reproductive organ of a flower.
  2. Occurs when the life cycle of an organism alternates between diploid and haploid generations.
  3. Occurs when pollen grains land on a female reproductive structure of a plant that is the same species as the pollen grains.
  4. The ovary and sometimes other parts of the flower will develop into a _______ that contains one or more seeds.
  5. Which contains one or more ovules.
Down
  1. An immature diploid plant that develops from the zygote.
  2. The female reproductive organ of a flower.
  3. An embryo its food supply and a protective covering make up.
  4. grain, Forms from tissue in a male reproductive structure of a seed plant.
  5. The daughter cells produced from haploid structures.
  6. The female reproductive structure of a seed plant where the haploid egg develops.

11 Clues: Which contains one or more ovules.The male reproductive organ of a flower.The female reproductive organ of a flower.The daughter cells produced from haploid structures.An immature diploid plant that develops from the zygote.An embryo its food supply and a protective covering make up....

Plant Cell 2022-04-19

Plant Cell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reticulum The sacs and tunnels in the cell
  2. The digestive center of a cell
  3. green pigment that converts sugars
  4. body Transports proteins in the cell
  5. wall The outermost layer of a plant cell
  6. Stores toxic wastes and found in plants
  7. The control center of the cell
  8. er Covered in ribosomes
Down
  1. The round structures that produces proteins
  2. membrane The protective outer layer of a plant cell
  3. The thick solution in which organelles are found
  4. The powerhouse of the cell

12 Clues: er Covered in ribosomesThe powerhouse of the cellThe digestive center of a cellThe control center of the cellgreen pigment that converts sugarsbody Transports proteins in the cellStores toxic wastes and found in plantswall The outermost layer of a plant cellreticulum The sacs and tunnels in the cellThe round structures that produces proteins...

Plant Tissue 2022-10-02

Plant Tissue crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Has a function as a food reserve storage area
  2. A transport that occurs in the xylem
  3. A tissue to protect the underlying tissue
  4. A place for photosynthesis
  5. Composed of parenchyma tissues that occupy most of the space on the leaves
Down
  1. Respiratory organ in leaves
  2. Transports water and nutrients from the plant–soil interface to stems and leaves
  3. Reproduction without mating
  4. The green pigment in plants
  5. Root for dicots plants
  6. Transports and distribute food substances from photosynthesis

11 Clues: Root for dicots plantsA place for photosynthesisRespiratory organ in leavesReproduction without matingThe green pigment in plantsA transport that occurs in the xylemA tissue to protect the underlying tissueHas a function as a food reserve storage areaTransports and distribute food substances from photosynthesis...

Plant Terminology 2022-09-27

Plant Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the part of biology that deals with plants.
  2. season plants, grow best in warm temperatures.
  3. plants that lose their leaves during the dormant season.
  4. a stage when a plant rests or grows very little.
  5. plants that retain their leaves and remain green year round.
  6. a plant that is limp because it does not have enough moisture.
Down
  1. a plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
  2. a plant that completes its life cycle in two years.
  3. a plant that is swollen or filled with moisture.
  4. a plant that lives more than two years.
  5. season plants, grow best in cool temperatures.

11 Clues: a plant that lives more than two years.the part of biology that deals with plants.season plants, grow best in cool temperatures.season plants, grow best in warm temperatures.a plant that is swollen or filled with moisture.a stage when a plant rests or grows very little.a plant that completes its life cycle in one year....

Plant Life 2021-04-29

Plant Life crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hard and woody
  2. Pigment of photosynthesis
  3. Breathing roots in mangroves
  4. Occurs in the leaves
Down
  1. Obtained from soil
  2. Symbiotic association
  3. byproduct of photosynthesis
  4. Anaerobic respiration
  5. Parasitic plant
  6. Energy source
  7. Exchange of gaseous

11 Clues: Energy sourcehard and woodyParasitic plantObtained from soilExchange of gaseousOccurs in the leavesSymbiotic associationAnaerobic respirationPigment of photosynthesisbyproduct of photosynthesisBreathing roots in mangroves

Plant Characteristics 2021-02-22

Plant Characteristics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a cell that contains a nucleus (plant or animal)
  2. a group of organized cells
  3. absorbs water and minerals
  4. found in soil
  5. created by minerals
  6. joining of haploid cells
  7. made up of more than one cell
Down
  1. how plants make their own food
  2. produces haploid cells (sperm and egg)
  3. supports the plant
  4. combines with sunlight and water

11 Clues: found in soilsupports the plantcreated by mineralsjoining of haploid cellsa group of organized cellsabsorbs water and mineralsmade up of more than one cellhow plants make their own foodcombines with sunlight and waterproduces haploid cells (sperm and egg)a cell that contains a nucleus (plant or animal)

Plant Cell 2022-10-03

Plant Cell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.
  2. a small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase.
  3. an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.
  4. the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell.
  5. a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. In the algae and higher plants it consists mainly of cellulose.
Down
  1. the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.
  2. the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
  3. a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
  4. an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane.
  5. a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  6. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.

11 Clues: the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell.the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.a small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase....

Plant responses 2022-09-26

Plant responses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The response of a root or shoot to an environmental stimulus.
  2. Plant hormone that is unusual as it is a gas.
  3. (2 words) Name given to the process whereby a small number of plant cells are removed and grown on agar to produce new plants.
  4. Process that ethene is involved in controlling.
  5. Plant hormone responsible for growth changes in response to light or gravity.
Down
  1. Auxins are used as this, since they can stimulate uncontrolled growth in plants leading to death.
  2. Word used to describe offspring that are genetically identical.
  3. Group of plant hormones responsible for seed germination.
  4. Response specifically due to the effect of light.
  5. Response specifically due to the effect of gravity.
  6. Name given to a small shoot removed from a plant to be planted and grow into a new plant.

11 Clues: Plant hormone that is unusual as it is a gas.Process that ethene is involved in controlling.Response specifically due to the effect of light.Response specifically due to the effect of gravity.Group of plant hormones responsible for seed germination.The response of a root or shoot to an environmental stimulus....

Plant Processes 2019-11-04

Plant Processes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Device used to measure the update of water by a plant
  2. Name of the sugar made during photosynthesis
  3. Small pores on the lower epidermis of leaves
  4. The process of water movement through a plant
  5. Scientific term for closed Stomata
Down
  1. The word Stomata comes from which Greek word
  2. Transport of sugar through a plant
  3. Tubes though which sugar is transported
  4. Tubes through which water is transported
  5. Scientific term for open Stomata
  6. Specialised cells that can open and close

11 Clues: Scientific term for open StomataTransport of sugar through a plantScientific term for closed StomataTubes though which sugar is transportedTubes through which water is transportedSpecialised cells that can open and closeThe word Stomata comes from which Greek wordName of the sugar made during photosynthesis...

Plant Reproduction 2020-01-26

Plant Reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. leaves and are typically colored
  2. the part of a pistil that receives the pollen during pollination
  3. the spreading of seeds
  4. the transfer of pollen to a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant to allow fertilization
  5. the part of a stamen that contains the pollen
  6. the production of offspring
Down
  1. is transported by the wind, insects, or other animals
  2. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant
  3. the male fertilizing organ of a flower
  4. Coat the protective outer coat of a seed
  5. the female organs of a flower

11 Clues: the spreading of seedsthe production of offspringthe female organs of a flowerleaves and are typically coloredthe male fertilizing organ of a flowerCoat the protective outer coat of a seedthe part of a stamen that contains the pollenis transported by the wind, insects, or other animalsthe part of a pistil that receives the pollen during pollination...

Plant Reproduction 2020-01-26

Plant Reproduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the production of offspring
  2. the part of a stamen that contains the pollen
  3. the spreading of seeds
  4. the male fertilizing organ of a flower
  5. is transported by the wind, insects, or other animals
Down
  1. the transfer of pollen to a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant to allow fertilization
  2. the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant
  3. the female organs of a flower
  4. the protective outer coat of a seed
  5. the part of a pistil that receives the pollen during pollination
  6. leaves and are typically colored

11 Clues: the spreading of seedsthe production of offspringthe female organs of a flowerleaves and are typically coloredthe protective outer coat of a seedthe male fertilizing organ of a flowerthe part of a stamen that contains the pollenis transported by the wind, insects, or other animalsthe part of a pistil that receives the pollen during pollination...

Plant ID 2024-05-21

Plant ID crossword puzzle
Across
  1. H
  2. J
  3. D
  4. B
  5. K
  6. E
Down
  1. G
  2. A
  3. C
  4. I
  5. F

11 Clues: HGAJCDIBFKE

Plant Adaptations 2025-04-30

Plant Adaptations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the male reproductive organ of a flower
  2. anchor a plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients from the soil
  3. The process that occurs when pollen grains lands on a female reproductive structure of a plant
  4. the reproductive structure of an angiosperm
  5. type of stem that is soft
  6. the female reproductive organ of a flower
Down
  1. a plant embryo, it's food supply and a protective covering
  2. vascular seed plants that produce flowers and fruits
  3. vascular seed plants that use cones to reproduce and have scale or needle-like leaves
  4. occurs when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell
  5. fertilized egg

11 Clues: fertilized eggtype of stem that is softthe male reproductive organ of a flowerthe female reproductive organ of a flowerthe reproductive structure of an angiospermoccurs when a sperm cell unites with an egg cellvascular seed plants that produce flowers and fruitsa plant embryo, it's food supply and a protective covering...

Plant Physiology 2025-07-01

Plant Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Gaseous exchange
  2. Food manufacture product
  3. Water vessel
  4. Food manufacture raw material
  5. Photosynthesis product
Down
  1. Food manufacture process
  2. Manufactured food vessel
  3. Water absorption
  4. Trapping sunlight
  5. Water movement
  6. Gas movement

11 Clues: Water vesselGas movementWater movementGaseous exchangeWater absorptionTrapping sunlightPhotosynthesis productFood manufacture processManufactured food vesselFood manufacture productFood manufacture raw material

Plant cell 2025-02-12

Plant cell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the storage tank of the cell
  2. carries proteins around the cell
  3. captures energy from the sun
  4. brain of the cell
  5. processes and packages proteins
  6. allows materials to pass in and out of the cell
Down
  1. fills up the cell with
  2. protects the cell
  3. contains instructions for the cell
  4. produces proteins
  5. stores and releases energy

11 Clues: protects the cellproduces proteinsbrain of the cellfills up the cell withstores and releases energythe storage tank of the cellcaptures energy from the sunprocesses and packages proteinscarries proteins around the cellcontains instructions for the cellallows materials to pass in and out of the cell

Plant systems 2025-02-25

Plant systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. female part that holds
  2. Male part of plant that supports anther
  3. female part of plant that collects pollen
  4. unique offsprings
  5. outer covering for protection
Down
  1. two way with glucose
  2. identical copy
  3. goes up with water
  4. Male part of plant that produces pollen
  5. female part that has eggs and gamets
  6. female part of plant that transfers

11 Clues: identical copyunique offspringsgoes up with watertwo way with glucosefemale part that holdsouter covering for protectionfemale part of plant that transfersfemale part that has eggs and gametsMale part of plant that produces pollenMale part of plant that supports antherfemale part of plant that collects pollen

Plants 2025-09-24

Plants crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the brown earth
  2. essential light for plants
  3. when the plant gets bigger
  4. plants drink it
  5. what the plants breathe
  6. big plant with a trunk
  7. the little grain that goes in the soil
Down
  1. small colourful plant with petals
  2. an object to dig the soil
  3. small green plant that grows like hair

10 Clues: the brown earthplants drink itbig plant with a trunkwhat the plants breathean object to dig the soilessential light for plantswhen the plant gets biggersmall colourful plant with petalssmall green plant that grows like hairthe little grain that goes in the soil

Photosynthesis Crossword 2013-10-13

Photosynthesis Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is needed by cells for respiration.
  2. a name for the things that can affect photosynthesis (i.e. carbon dioxide concentration, light intensityetc)>
  3. are absorbed from the roots of a plant - we can easily tell when they are not present.
  4. is produced when photosynthesis happens.
  5. this green substance is essential for photosynthesis.
  6. is needed for the formation of chlorophyll.
  7. this is not needed for photosynthesis, but a rise or a fall in it will affect the rate at which the plant photosynthesises.
  8. is a lot of glucose molecules in a chain.
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  1. meaning the speed of something (i.e. photosynthesis).
  2. is a gas essential for photosynthesis.
  3. describes to us how strong or weak something (i.e.light) is.
  4. are needed as they help collect essential minerals.
  5. is needed by plants as it makes up the cell walls in plant cells
  6. it is needed for photosynthesis - plants get it from the star at the centre of our solar system.
  7. it is obvious when this is not present in a plant as the leaves turn yellow with green veins.
  8. is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide.

16 Clues: is needed by cells for respiration.is a gas essential for photosynthesis.is produced when photosynthesis happens.is a lot of glucose molecules in a chain.is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide.is needed for the formation of chlorophyll.are needed as they help collect essential minerals.meaning the speed of something (i.e. photosynthesis)....