Photosynthesis
Across
- 4. A molecule capable of accepting electrons and becoming reduced.
- 6. The photo part of photosynthesis.
- 7. Connected sacs in the chloroplast; make up a third membrane system.
- 9. A route electrons flow during the reactions that only produces ATP and involves PS1.
- 10. An organelle that absorbs sunlight and uses it to synthesize organic compounds from CO2 and H2O.
- 12. Sustain themselves without eating anything derived from other organisms.
- 15. A type of protein complex that holds a special pair with chlorophyll.
- 16. P700
- 21. The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected as various colors by the human eyes.
- 25. The accessory photosynthetic pigment
- 28. The process that converts solar energy into chemical energy.
- 29. Another accessory pigment that absorbs excessive light that would damage chlorophyll.
- 30. The incorporation of CO2 into organic molecules by an autotrophic organism.
- 31. A quantum, or discrete quality o light energy that behaves as if it were a particle.
- 32. The process of generating ATP from ADP and phosphate by means of chemiosmosis.
- 33. A graph that profiles the relative effectiveness of different wavelengths of radiation in driving a particular process.
- 34. The distance between the crests of electromagnetic waves.
Down
- 1. The range of pigment's ability to absorb various wavelengths of light.
- 2. Temporarily stores energized electrons produced during light relations.
- 3. Measures the proportions of light of different wavelengths absorbed and transmitted by a pigment solution.
- 5. The pigment which gives leaves their green color resides in the thylakoid membranes.
- 8. The main photosynthetic pigment
- 11. A route electrons flow during the light reactions that produce ATP, NADPH, and O2.
- 13. Leaf cells specialized for photosynthesis.
- 14. A dense fluid surrounding the thylakoid membrane.
- 17. The entire range of radiation.
- 18. Transfer energy of photons to the reaction-center.
- 19. The synthesis part of photosynthesis.
- 20. Composed of reaction-center complex surrounded by several light-harvesting complexes.
- 22. An electron carrier that can accept electrons.
- 23. P680
- 24. Obtain their organic material from other organisms.
- 26. A three-carbon carbohydrate that is the direct product of the calvin cycle.
- 27. Microscopic pores in which CO2 enters and O2 exits the leaf.