Plant Vocab Crossword

Type of asexual reproduction in unicellular yeasts and some other organisms in which a cell or group of cells pinch off from the parent to form a new individual
Light-absorbing pigment in plants and some protists that is required for photosynthesis; absorbs most wavelengths of light except green
Chlorophyll containing organelles found in cells of green plants and some protists; capture light energy and convert it to chemical energy
In coniferophytes; scaly structures that support male and female reproductive structures; scaly structures produced by some seed plants that support male or female reproductive structures and are the sites of seed production.
Seed containing ripened ovary of an anthophyte flower; may be fleshy or dry
Beginning of the development of an embryo into a new plant
The plant organ that grows from a stem in which photosynthesis usually occurs.
Leaf-like flower organs, usually brightly colored structures at the top of a flower stem
The complex process that converts energy from sunlight to chemical energy in the bonds of carbohydrates
Female reproductive organ of a flower
From male reproductive organs to female reproductive organs of plants, usually within the same species
Thick, underground stem of a fern and other vascular plants; often functions as an organ for food storage
Plant organ that absorbs water and minerals usually from soil; contains vascular tissues; anchors plant; can be a storage organ
A plant organ of seed plants consisting of an embryo, a food supply, and a protective coat; protects the embryo from drying out and also can aid in dispersal.
Male reproductive organ of a flower consisting of an anther and a filament.
Plant organ that provides support and growth; contains tissues that transport food, water, and other materials; organ from which leaves grow. Can serve as a food storage organ; green stems can carry out photosynthesis.
Openings in leaf tissues that control gas exchange.
Land plants with the ability to move water through their stems and stalks.
Plants that drop all of their leaves each fall or when water is scarce or unavailable; an adaptation for reducing water loss when water is unavailable
Chemical process where mitochondria break down food molecules to produce ATP