Plant nutrition

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Across
  1. 4. Essential minerals absorbed from the soil to support plant growth.
  2. 5. The cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs.
  3. 8. The gas taken in by plants and used in photosynthesis.
  4. 9. The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
  5. 11. The green pigment in leaves that absorbs light for photosynthesis.
  6. 13. A factor that affects the rate of photosynthesis by influencing enzyme activity.
  7. 14. Any condition that restricts the rate of photosynthesis when in short supply.
  8. 15. Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in photosynthesis.
Down
  1. 1. The sugar produced during photosynthesis that provides energy for plants.
  2. 2. The main site where photosynthesis takes place.
  3. 3. The primary energy source for photosynthesis.
  4. 6. A crucial reactant in photosynthesis, absorbed by plant roots.
  5. 7. The strength of light, which impacts the rate of photosynthesis.
  6. 10. Tiny openings on leaves that allow gas exchange.
  7. 12. The gas released by plants as a byproduct of photosynthesis.