Phtosynthesis

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  1. 4. The substance absorbed by plant roots and used in photosynthesis.
  2. 5. A molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.
  3. 7. The process of capturing carbon dioxide from the air and converting it into glucose.
  4. 8. The energy source for photosynthesis, usually in the form of sunlight.
  5. 10. Animals that primarily consume plants for food.
  6. 11. Small openings on plant leaves that allow for gas exchange.
  7. 12. A byproduct of photosynthesis released into the atmosphere.
  8. 13. A type of sugar produced during photosynthesis, serving as a source of energy for plants.
  9. 14. The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis where glucose is produced.
  10. 15. Microorganisms that break down dead organisms and return nutrients to the soil.
  11. 20. The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
  12. 21. The site of the light-dependent reactions in the chloroplast.
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  1. 1. Animals that primarily consume other animals for food.
  2. 2. Gases, including carbon dioxide, that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
  3. 3. A gas taken in by plants during photosynthesis from the atmosphere.
  4. 6. The process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into glucose.
  5. 8. Where most photosynthesis occurs.
  6. 9. Fuels, like ethanol, derived from plant materials through processes related to photosynthesis.
  7. 14. Organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.
  8. 16. Organisms like plants that produce their own food through photosynthesis.
  9. 17. A specialized organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
  10. 18. A molecule used in photosynthesis to carry electrons.
  11. 19. The ultimate source of energy for plants