Biology Vocab Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Disk-like structure where light-dependent reactions occur.
  2. 4. A molecule that absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
  3. 6. The gas reactant absorbed from the air.
  4. 8. The main green pigment that captures light energy.
  5. 9. The fluid-filled space surrounding the grana where the Calvin Cycle occurs.
  6. 10. Biological catalysts that speed up the reactions in the Calvin Cycle.
  7. 12. The organelle where photosynthesis takes place.
  8. 15. The simple sugar produced as food during photosynthesis.
  9. 17. The color of light absorbed most efficiently by chlorophyll.
  10. 18. The type of energy light energy is converted into.
  11. 19. The substance absorbed by roots and split during the light reactions.
  12. 20. The energy-carrying molecule produced during the light reactions.
  13. 22. The second, light-independent stage, where sugar is made.
  14. 23. Organism that makes its own food, like a plant.
  15. 24. The number of carbon atoms in a glucose molecule
  16. 25. Stacks of thylakoids inside the chloroplast.
Down
  1. 2. The type of energy that starts the process.
  2. 3. Organism that must consume other organisms for energy
  3. 5. The high-energy electron carrier produced in the light reactions.
  4. 7. The gas product released into the atmosphere.
  5. 11. The color of light reflected by chlorophyll, which is why plants look this color.
  6. 13. The first stage, which requires sunlight and water.
  7. 14. Pores on the leaf surface that allow CO2 in and O2 out.
  8. 16. The plant organ where most photosynthesis occurs.
  9. 21. The process of incorporating inorganic CO2 into organic compounds.