Phtosynthesis
Across
- 4. The substance absorbed by plant roots and used in photosynthesis.
- 5. A molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.
- 7. The process of capturing carbon dioxide from the air and converting it into glucose.
- 8. The energy source for photosynthesis, usually in the form of sunlight.
- 10. Animals that primarily consume plants for food.
- 11. Small openings on plant leaves that allow for gas exchange.
- 12. A byproduct of photosynthesis released into the atmosphere.
- 13. A type of sugar produced during photosynthesis, serving as a source of energy for plants.
- 14. The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis where glucose is produced.
- 15. Microorganisms that break down dead organisms and return nutrients to the soil.
- 20. The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
- 21. The site of the light-dependent reactions in the chloroplast.
Down
- 1. Animals that primarily consume other animals for food.
- 2. Gases, including carbon dioxide, that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
- 3. A gas taken in by plants during photosynthesis from the atmosphere.
- 6. The process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into glucose.
- 8. Where most photosynthesis occurs.
- 9. Fuels, like ethanol, derived from plant materials through processes related to photosynthesis.
- 14. Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.
- 16. Organisms like plants that produce their own food through photosynthesis.
- 17. A specialized organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
- 18. A molecule used in photosynthesis to carry electrons.
- 19. The ultimate source of energy for plants