Principles of Plant Growth Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• seed : structure containing a young plant embryo.
• leaf : main site where photosynthesis takes place.
• bud : young undeveloped shoot or flower.
• water : needed for photosynthesis and nutrient transport.
• absorption : uptake of water and minerals by roots.
• pollination : transfer of pollen from anther to stigma.
• germination : process when a seed begins to grow.
• root : part of the plant that absorbs water and anchors it in the soil.
• oxygen : gas released during photosynthesis and used in respiration.
• flower : reproductive part of a plant.
• carbon dioxide : gas used by plants during photosynthesis.
• root hair : tiny extension of a root that increases absorption.
• fruit : structure that protects and helps disperse seeds.
• shoot : above-ground part of the plant.
• chlorophyll : green pigment that absorbs light energy.
• respiration : release of energy from food in plant cells.
• photosynthesis : process where plants make food using light energy.
• transpiration : loss of water vapour from leaves.
• transport : movement of substances within a plant.
• light : energy source needed for photosynthesis.
• temperature : environmental factor affecting plant growth rate.
• nutrients : mineral substances required for healthy plant growth.
• fertilisation : fusion of male and female gametes to form a seed.
• stem : supports the plant and transports water and food.