Across
- 5. The structure inside the ovary that becomes a seed after fertilization.
- 6. A waxy, water-impermeable layer coating the epidermis of leaves and stems.
- 7. Specialized tissue where active cell division and growth occur.
- 9. Soft, spongy parenchyma tissue in the center of a stem.
- 13. Ground tissue located just inside the epidermis, storing food and providing support.
- 14. The male reproductive part of a flower, consisting of anther and filament.
- 15. A lateral meristem responsible for secondary growth (widening) in woody plants.
Down
- 1. The outermost, protective layer of cells on leaves, stems, and roots.
- 2. Specialized tissue that transports water and dissolved nutrients up from the roots.
- 3. A tubular extension of an epidermal cell in the root, maximizing water absorption
- 4. The specific point on a stem where leaves and buds are attached.
- 8. The segment of a stem between two consecutive nodes.
- 10. Vascular tissue that transports sugars and metabolic products downwards from the leaves.
- 11. Small pores on the leaf surface that facilitate gas exchange (
- 12. The female reproductive part, comprising the ovary, style, and stigma.
