Plant Classification and Anatomy Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• direct source: when the plant or plant products are used by humans
• indirect source: when humans use the animal and animal products that feed on plants and plant products
• gymnosperms: plants that produce seeds not protected by fruit
• angiosperms: plants that flower and produce seeds protected by fruit or pods
• cotyledon: an embryonic leaf which become the seed leaf
• annuals: plants that complete their life cycle in one year (or one season)
• biennials: plants that complete their life cycle in two growing seasons
• perennials: plants that produce for more than two years or growing seasons
• photosynthesis:the chemical process converting sunlight into energy and food for the plant
• respiration: the process of plants using stored energy
• transpiration: the movement and loss of water through evaporation
• stamen: the male part of a flower
• pistil: the female part of a flower
• monoecious: plants that have male and female flowers on the same plant
• dioecious: plants that have male and female flowers on separate plants
• anther: part of a flower that produces the pollen which contains the male sex cells
• stigma: part of a flower that provides a sticky surface to catch pollen
• ovary: part of a flower that produces female sex cells
• complete flowers: flowers that have all the parts (sepals, petals, stamen, and pistil)
• incomplete flowers: flowers that lack one of the four main parts - petals, sepals, pistil, or stamen