Across
- 5. The bulk of photosynthesis takes place here. Contains the xylem tissue
- 7. Primary food producing organ in plants
- 8. Another name for root hairs. Reduces water loss
- 12. Tissue that is responsible for the production of new xylem and phloem
- 13. Roots absorb water and _____ that plants need to live
- 16. Roots act as an anchor so the plant stays in the _____
- 17. Connects leaf blade to the rest of the plant’s stem
- 19. Where new growth in length occurs in the stem
Down
- 1. Waxy, non-cellular layer found on top of the leaf. It prevents water from escaping
- 2. Roots _____ extra food, water and minerals
- 3. A tissue that carries water and minerals throughout the plant
- 4. Supports the leaves and moves water, minerals and manufactured foods throughout the plant
- 6. Side bud found on the stem
- 9. _____ roots are white and smell fresh
- 10. Skin-like layer of cells found on both the top and bottom surface of the leaf
- 11. A root system that has no dominant primary root but has many primary and secondary roots. Is thicker and more compact.
- 14. Leaf is attached to the stem at the ______
- 15. Opens in the stem to exchange gases with the environment
- 17. A tissue that moves food (sugar) that is produced by the leaves to the rest of the plant
- 18. A root system composed of one main primary root and many secondary roots. Examples are carrot