The Incredible Journey of an Electron Crossword
Across
- 2. -Particles pumped across the thylakoid membrane during the light-dependent reactions.
- 4. -A tiny particle whose movement helps power photosynthesis.
- 6. -The protein complex that re-energizes electrons after the electron transport chain.
- 8. -The molecule that stores usable energy for the cell.
- 11. -Another name for the light-independent reactions.
- 12. -The protein complex that first uses sunlight to energize electrons and split water.
- 13. -The process that splits water molecules apart using light energy.
- 14. -Structures inside plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.
Down
- 1. -The substance released into the atmosphere when water molecules split.
- 3. -A molecule that carries high-energy electrons to the Calvin Cycle.
- 4. -A series of proteins that pass energized electrons from one protein to another.
- 5. -The enzyme that captures carbon dioxide during the Calvin Cycle.
- 7. -The protein channel that spins like a turbine to produce ATP.
- 9. -The sugar molecule produced during photosynthesis that stores chemical energy.
- 10. -The green pigment that absorbs sunlight energy.