leaves and photsynthesis
Across
- 3. The natural energy source that drives photosynthesis.
- 7. The inner tissue of a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs.
- 9. The green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
- 10. The tissue that transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis.
- 12. A gas taken in by plants during photosynthesis to produce glucose.
- 13. Tiny openings on leaves that allow gas exchange between the plant and the air.
Down
- 1. A waxy layer on the surface of leaves that helps reduce water loss.
- 2. The process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make glucose and oxygen.
- 4. The tissue that carries water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
- 5. The part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals from the soil and anchors the plant.
- 6. The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.
- 8. A simple sugar made during photosynthesis, used for energy by plants.
- 11. The main organ of photosynthesis in most plants.