Structure of the Leaf Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• root hair cells : which specialised cells in plant roots increase surface area for absorption of water and minerals?
• cuticle : which waxy layer on the surface of plant leaves helps prevent water loss?
• stomata : the holes in the lower epidermis that allow carbon dioxide into the leaf and water out of the leaf.
• transpiration : what word describes the evaporation of water out of a plant leaf?
• epidermis : what is the outer protective layer of cells in plant leaves called?
• lignin : what substance is found in the cell walls of xylem vessels, providing strength and support to the plant?
• xylem : what tissue in plants is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?
• vascular bundle : what are the tubes in plants that carry water, nutrients, and food?
• phloem : which tissue in plants transports the products of photosynthesis, such as sugars, throughout the plant?
• palisade mesophyll : in leaves, which tissue is responsible for most of the plant’s photosynthesis?
• guard cells : which cells in plant leaves control the opening and closing of stomata to regulate gas exchange and water loss?