Question

plant parts and functions
complete the crossword puzzle below
across

1. three or more leaves that grow around the stem at the same node.
2. the female part of the flower.
3. leaves appear on one side of the stem and a node and from the other side on the next node.
4. a plant that is grown for the purpose of eating its stem.
5. transport water and dissolved nutrients.
6. organelles responsible for photosynthesis.
7. fleshy substance that surrounds seeds.
8. most trees have this type of root.
9. leaves grow from opposite sides of the stem directly across from each other.
10. insects that are particularly adept at pollinating.
11. the male part of the flower.

down

1. reproductive part of plants.
2. support the supper part of the plant.
3. capture sunlight energy so the plant can make its own food.
4. the releasing of oxygen and water vapor through the stomata.
5. transport food from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
6. sweet fluid produced by flowers that insects use for food.
7. tiny pores that regulate the passage of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor into and out of the cells.
8. contain plant material that can develop into another plant.
9. anchor plants in soil, store food, and absorb nutrients and water.

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Explanation:

To solve the crossword, we analyze each clue:

Across Clues:

• 2. Whorled (three or more leaves at same node).
• 3. Pistil (female flower part).
• 6. Alternate (leaf arrangement: one side, then next node opposite).
• 8. Celery (plant grown for stem consumption).
• 11. Xylem (transports water/nutrients).
• 12. Chloroplasts (photosynthesis organelles).
• 13. Fruit (fleshy around seeds, e.g., apple).
• 15. Taproot (most trees have this root type).
• 18. Opposite (leaf arrangement: directly across stem).
• 19. Bees (insects adept at pollination).
• 20. Stamen (male flower part).

Down Clues:

• 1. Flower (reproductive plant part).
• 4. Stem (supports upper plant).
• 5. Leaves (capture sunlight for photosynthesis).
• 7. Transpiration (releases O₂ and water vapor via stomata).
• 9. Phloem (transports food from leaves).
• 10. Nectar (sweet flower fluid for insects).
• 14. Stomata (tiny pores for gas/water exchange).
• 16. Seeds (contain plant material for new growth).
• 17. Roots (anchor, store food, absorb nutrients/water).

Answer:

Across:

1. Whorled
2. Pistil
3. Alternate
4. Celery
5. Xylem
6. Chloroplasts
7. Fruit
8. Taproot
9. Opposite
10. Bees
11. Stamen

Down:

1. Flower
2. Stem
3. Leaves
4. Transpiration
5. Phloem
6. Nectar
7. Stomata
8. Seeds
9. Roots