Across
- 3. tip of the leaf
- 4. leaves make __ in photosynthesis, which is food for plants
- 5. leaf-like structure at the base of the petiole
- 9. edge of the leaf
- 10. leaves convert light __ to chemical energy through photosynthesis
- 11. leaves that have several leaflets attached to the petiole
- 14. main large single vein
- 16. flattened green area of the leaf
- 17. leaves allow carbon __ to enter through the stomates
- 18. the leaves of the cactus are reduced to __
Down
- 1. the thick green fleshy __ of cactus are used in photosynthesis
- 2. leaves allow __ to exit through the stomates
- 6. loss of water through the stomates
- 7. support structure of the leaf; transports water and food
- 8. a stalk that connects the leaf to the stem
- 12. compound leaves with compound leaflets attached to the petiole
- 13. most monocots have __ veins that run the length of the blade
- 15. bottom of the leaf
- 19. leaves that have a single, undivided blade