Plant Processes & Structures

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Across
  1. 6. structure of the plant that functions as the site of photosynthesis, transpiration, and respiration
  2. 8. have special structures that allow them to be dispersed by wind, water, or animals
  3. 12. a type of Nonvascular plant
  4. 14. Mostly found on the underside of leaves and open and close the stomata to allow the plant to control the rate of transpiration
  5. 16. term used when a plant species settles into an area
  6. 17. process by which plants make their own food (sugar)
  7. 18. a green pigment that absorbs light energy from the sun
  8. 19. openings or pores found in the leaves of plants
  9. 20. number of major plant phyla
  10. 22. structure of the plant that holds the leaves up to the light and function as food storage sites
  11. 23. consists of one large, main root with smaller branching off
Down
  1. 1. consist of several main roots that branch off to form a mass of roots
  2. 2. transport food from the leaves to the rest of the plant
  3. 3. found in the leaves of plants and contain chlorophyll
  4. 4. process of plants losing water through their leaves
  5. 5. DO NOT have a well-developed system for transporting water and food
  6. 7. largest group in the Plant Kingdom
  7. 9. transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant
  8. 10. plant process when the plant breaks down the sugar (made through photosynthesis) in the cells throughout the plant.
  9. 11. is an example of a Vascular plant
  10. 13. part of the seed that helps protect the embryo from injury and also from drying out
  11. 15. structure that helps anchor the plant to the ground
  12. 21. structure of the plant where water is absorbed