Plant Parts

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Across
  1. 2. function that protects the growing tip as it pushes through soil. (roots function)
  2. 4. bees and butterflies visit _______ to collect nectar and help with pollination
  3. 8. develops into fruit; holds ovules. (flower function)
  4. 12. the part of a plant that protects and spreads seeds is called the _______
  5. 13. stem section between nodes; adds length. (stems function)
  6. 14. function that transports water/minerals upward. (roots function)
  7. 16. plants make their own food using sunlight in a process called _______
  8. 17. roots take in water and minerals from the soil in a process called _______
  9. 18. a plant that completes its life cycle in two year and usually grows the first year and flowers the second year is called
  10. 19. the movement of water, nutrients, and food throughout a plant is called _______
  11. 23. organelle where photosynthesis occurs. (leaves function)
  12. 27. a plant that completes its life cycle in one year
  13. 28. male part; produces pollen. (flower function)
  14. 30. female part; contains ovary. (flower function)
  15. 31. embryo of new plant. a result of fertilization. (flower function)
  16. 32. transports sugars/food from leaves. (stems function)
Down
  1. 1. when plants release energy from food, this process is known as what
  2. 3. main root that anchors the plant and stores nutrients. (roots function)
  3. 5. broad, flat part for photosynthesis. (leaves function)
  4. 6. roots that spread out for surface absorption and prevent erosion. (roots function)
  5. 7. water vapor leaves the plant through tiny openings in a process called _______
  6. 9. Increase surface area for water/nutrient absorption. (roots function)
  7. 10. pores for gas exchange. (leaves function)
  8. 11. plant that lives more than two years and have some that will grow and bloom the first year is a ______ life cycle
  9. 15. the part of a plant that takes in water and nutrients from the soil is the _______
  10. 20. function where leaves grow and site for new growth.(stems function)
  11. 21. plants use their _______ to catch sunlight and make food
  12. 22. transports water/minerals up to leaves (stems function)
  13. 23. produces new xylem for growth. (stems function)
  14. 24. attracts pollinators with color/scent. (flower function)
  15. 25. _______ connect the roots to the leaves and help move nutrients around the plant
  16. 26. stalk connecting leaf to stem; supports blade. (leaves function)
  17. 29. contains xylem or phloem for transport. (leaves function)