Across
- 1. Disk-like structure where light-dependent reactions occur.
- 4. A molecule that absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
- 6. The gas reactant absorbed from the air.
- 8. The main green pigment that captures light energy.
- 9. The fluid-filled space surrounding the grana where the Calvin Cycle occurs.
- 10. Biological catalysts that speed up the reactions in the Calvin Cycle.
- 12. The organelle where photosynthesis takes place.
- 15. The simple sugar produced as food during photosynthesis.
- 17. The color of light absorbed most efficiently by chlorophyll.
- 18. The type of energy light energy is converted into.
- 19. The substance absorbed by roots and split during the light reactions.
- 20. The energy-carrying molecule produced during the light reactions.
- 22. The second, light-independent stage, where sugar is made.
- 23. Organism that makes its own food, like a plant.
- 24. The number of carbon atoms in a glucose molecule
- 25. Stacks of thylakoids inside the chloroplast.
Down
- 2. The type of energy that starts the process.
- 3. Organism that must consume other organisms for energy
- 5. The high-energy electron carrier produced in the light reactions.
- 7. The gas product released into the atmosphere.
- 11. The color of light reflected by chlorophyll, which is why plants look this color.
- 13. The first stage, which requires sunlight and water.
- 14. Pores on the leaf surface that allow CO2 in and O2 out.
- 16. The plant organ where most photosynthesis occurs.
- 21. The process of incorporating inorganic CO2 into organic compounds.