Ch2A The Supply of a Plant with Mineral Substances

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Across
  1. 4. The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
  2. 5. The vascular tissue in plants that transports sugars and other nutrients produced during photosynthesis.
  3. 6. The process by which cells differentiate to perform specific functions within an organism.
  4. 8. A large, fluid-filled organelle in plant cells that stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain cell structure.
  5. 11. A type of symbiosis where both organisms benefit from the relationship (e.g., mycorrhizae and plant roots).
  6. 12. A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to gain water.
  7. 13. A single layer of cells surrounding the vascular cylinder in plant roots, regulating the flow of water and nutrients.
  8. 15. A close relationship between two different species where at least one benefits from the other.
  9. 18. The vascular tissue in plants that transports water and minerals from roots to leaves.
  10. 21. The outermost layer of cells in plants, providing protection and regulating gas exchange.
  11. 22. A specialized cell in plant roots that increases surface area for absorbing water and nutrients.
  12. 23. The raw mixture of water and minerals absorbed by plant roots, transported by the xylem.
  13. 25. The control center of a cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and directs cellular activities.
  14. 26. A solution with equal concentrations of solutes inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.
  15. 27. A symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots that enhances nutrient and water uptake for the plant.
  16. 29. The process by which substances, such as water or nutrients, are taken up by cells or tissues.
  17. 31. A rigid layer outside the cell membrane in plants, providing structure and protection, primarily made of cellulose.
  18. 32. A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through, while blocking others.
Down
  1. 1. Tube-like structures in the xylem that transport water and minerals.
  2. 2. The cells in the outer region of a plant root or stem, involved in storage and transport.
  3. 3. A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to lose water.
  4. 4. The pressure exerted by the movement of water through osmosis, important in maintaining cell stability.
  5. 7. Small channels between plant cells that allow for the movement of water, nutrients, and signals.
  6. 9. A thin, flexible barrier surrounding a cell, controlling what enters and leaves the cell.
  7. 10. The network of fungal filaments (hyphae) that make up the body of a fungus, often underground.
  8. 14. A device used to measure the rate of water uptake by a plant.
  9. 16. A complex organic compound that hardens cell walls in plants, providing structural support.
  10. 17. The pressure of water inside a plant cell's vacuole, pressing against the cell wall and keeping the plant upright.
  11. 19. The emission of energy or particles from the nucleus of unstable atoms.
  12. 20. A bundle of xylem phloem that transports fluids.
  13. 24. The central part of a plant root containing xylem, phloem, and other tissues for transport.
  14. 28. The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, containing the green pigment chlorophyll.
  15. 30. A polysaccharide that makes up the primary component of plant cell walls, providing strength and rigidity.