Plant Unit

3. mesophyll that absorbs sunlight
6. broad and flat;collects sunlight; connected to petiole
7. Produces pollen grains at the end of stamen
9. mesophyll that connects to stomata
11. Growth that increases a plant’s width
12. Tip of carpel that is sticky to catch pollen falling into a flower
15. root centuer made form phloem and xylem tissue
17. root systems of one main root;use one finger to tap
18. Supporting structure that holds up the anther
20. evaporation of water through leaf stomata
23. Female part of the flower that holds the ovary
24. Absorb nutrients, minerals, and water from the soil
25. part of a seed which acts as a food store for the developing plant embryo
26. Support plants, transport materials, and provide storage
27. small openings in the cuticle that allow for gas exchange
29. between the leaf’s dermal tissue layers
31. connects blade to stem

1. Growth that increases a plant’s length
2. root systems of fine branches;fingers
4. Produces the female gametophyte
5. leaf outer covering
8. small cone of cells that protects the growing part of the root; covers tip of the root
10. meristem type that allows increases the thickness of the plant
11. Male structure of the anther
13. embryo breaks out of the seed coat and begins to grow into a seedling
14. specialized tissues that bring water and nutrients up from the roots
16. waxy, waterproof layer that helps hold in moisture
19. Tube that extends from the stigma to the ovary
21. Modified leave whose bright color helps attract pollinators
22. embryo has stopped growing
28. meristem type that allows the roots and stems to lengthen
30. Modified leaves that protect the flower bud