Plants: Structures, Functions & Adaptations

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  1. 5. The process by which plants convert nitrates from the soil into amino acids.
  2. 6. The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of sugars.
  3. 9. The process by which plants lose water vapor through small pores in their leaves.
  4. 13. Protects the flower bud before it opens
  5. 14. The hormone that regulates a plant's response to stress and helps it conserve water.
  6. 16. Young plant that develops from the zygote of a fertilized egg
  7. 17. The type of tissue that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.
  8. 18. The male gametes of a flower.
  9. 19. The hormone that promotes cell elongation and growth in plants.
  10. 20. The male reproductive part of a flower.
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  1. 1. The process by which plants convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into organic compounds.
  2. 2. A slender part of the stamen that supports the anther
  3. 3. The specialized cells that regulate gas exchange in leaves.
  4. 4. The specialized cells in plant leaves that contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis.
  5. 6. The female reproductive part of a flower.
  6. 7. The type of plant tissue that provides structural support and protection.
  7. 8. The type of plant tissue that produces new cells and helps the plant grow.
  8. 10. The colored part of a flower that attracts insects
  9. 11. Female reproductive organ that holds the ovules
  10. 12. The outermost layer of cells in plant roots that absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
  11. 15. The process by which plants respond to touch or physical contact.