Structures and Adaptations Crossword!

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Across
  1. 3. - The process where organisms convert oxygen and glucose into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.
  2. 5. - Edible plants where the primary food storage is in the roots, like carrots and potatoes.
  3. 7. - The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from a lower to higher concentration.
  4. 11. The release of water vapor from plants through small openings in their leaves.FIBROUS ROOTS - A root system made up of many small roots spreading out from the plant base, common in grasses.
  5. 12. - The plant tissue that carries water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant.
  6. 13. - Tiny extensions of roots that increase the surface area for water absorption.
  7. 15. - A material that allows liquids or gases to pass through it.
  8. 16. - The movement of particles from a high concentration to a lower concentration.
  9. 17. - The layer in plants responsible for producing new cells for growth.
Down
  1. 1. - The dense, inner part of a tree trunk providing structural support.
  2. 2. - The tough outer covering of a tree or woody plant, protecting it from external damage.
  3. 4. The process by which green plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food.
  4. 6. - The green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.
  5. 8. - The part of the plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits and transports nutrients and water.
  6. 9. - A large, central root that grows straight downward, often found in carrots and dandelions.
  7. 10. - Tiny pores in leaves responsible for gas exchange and water vapor release.
  8. 14. - The plant tissue that transports nutrients and sugars made during photosynthesis.