Across
- 2. Stage of aerobic respiration that occurs in the mitochondria, producing ATP and electron carriers.
- 3. Decorated evergreen tree symbolizing the festive season.
- 6. Energy molecule produced during the light stage of photosynthesis.
- 9. Decorative items hung on a Christmas tree, such as baubles and stars.
- 12. Annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th.
- 13. The first phase of photosynthesis where light energy is converted into ATP and NADPH.
- 15. The cycle in the dark stage of photosynthesis where glucose is synthesized.
- 16. High-energy molecule that transfers hydrogen ions to the dark stage.
- 18. Legendary figure who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
- 21. Large sock-shaped decoration hung for Santa to fill with small gifts.
- 22. Circular arrangement of greenery, often hung on doors as decoration.
- 24. Organelle where aerobic respiration takes place.
- 26. Traditional Christmas songs sung to celebrate the holiday season.
- 29. Pores on the leaf surface that allow gas exchange (CO₂ in, O₂ out).
- 31. A large log burned in a fireplace during Christmas or a dessert shaped like a log.
- 33. Respiration without oxygen, producing less ATP and byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.
- 34. A 3-carbon molecule produced during glycolysis.
Down
- 1. Final stage of aerobic respiration where most ATP is produced.
- 4. A calendar counting down the days until Christmas, often with small treats or surprises.
- 5. Splitting of water into hydrogen ions, electrons, and oxygen using light energy.
- 7. The second phase of photosynthesis (Calvin Cycle) where ATP and NADPH are used to produce glucose.
- 8. Byproduct of photosynthesis released into the atmosphere.
- 10. The scene depicting the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger.
- 11. Reactant in photosynthesis, split during the light stage to release oxygen.
- 12. Gas taken in by plants and used in photosynthesis.
- 14. Animals, like Rudolph, that pull Santa’s sleigh.
- 15. Green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
- 17. Gifts exchanged during Christmas to show love and appreciation.
- 19. Membrane structures in chloroplasts where the light stage takes place.
- 20. A simple sugar produced during photosynthesis and used for energy.
- 23. Respiration requiring oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.
- 25. Process by which green plants use sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.
- 26. Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
- 27. Shiny, string-like decoration used to adorn Christmas trees and homes.
- 28. The controlled release of energy from food (glucose).
- 30. The first stage of respiration where glucose is broken into pyruvate in the cytoplasm.
- 32. A plant under which people traditionally kiss during the Christmas season.