Photosynthesis Key Terms

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Across
  1. 2. The process that breaks down food to produce energy for cells
  2. 3. A green pigment found in chloroplasts.
  3. 4. A flattened sac-like structure within the chloroplast where light-dependent reactions occur.
  4. 5. The process of turning carbon dioxide from the air into sugar
  5. 7. The process of converting light energy into chemical energy
  6. 9. An organism that uses light energy to produce organic compounds
  7. 13. The fluid-filled space inside the chloroplast surrounding the granum.
  8. 14. The first stage of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted into chemical energy.
  9. 15. The middle layer of cells located between the epidermal layers of a leaf
Down
  1. 1. A high-energy electron carrier molecule produced during the light-dependent reactions.
  2. 3. The organelle in a plant cell where photosynthesis occurs.
  3. 6. The process of converting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into organic compounds
  4. 8. A stack of thylakoids
  5. 9. A complex of proteins within the thylakoid membrane responsible for capturing light energy.
  6. 10. Microscopic pores in plant leaves and stems that regulate gas exchange
  7. 11. A particle of light that initiates photosynthesis
  8. 12. A series of molecules within the thylakoid membrane that transfer electrons, generating ATP.