Plant Structures

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Across
  1. 2. the primary growing point of the stem is the ____ meristem
  2. 4. the outermost part of a root that protects the growing tip
  3. 6. supports the anther
  4. 9. where the female reproductive cells are kept
  5. 11. layer of the leaf used for protection
  6. 13. place that receives the pollen
  7. 14. the function of flowers
  8. 15. part that allows pollen to travel to the ovary
  9. 16. the layer of dividing cells that creates xylem and phloem
  10. 18. microscopic roots that take in water and nutrients
  11. 19. the main root of a plant that grows straight down
  12. 21. tissues that carry food water and nutrients throughout the plant
  13. 24. on the tip of a stem is a ____ bud
Down
  1. 1. layer of the leaf where photosynthesis takes place
  2. 3. leaves produce food for the plant through ____
  3. 5. transports water and minerals from the roots to the plant
  4. 7. cells that open and close the stoma
  5. 8. waxy coating on the leaf that prevents water loss
  6. 10. roots that grow from the stem or leaf of a plant
  7. 12. transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant
  8. 15. openings in the leaf that allow for gas exchange
  9. 17. where pollen is made
  10. 20. root system of many thin hair-like roots
  11. 22. male part of the flower Down
  12. 23. the female part of the flower