Crossword puzzle

2. The variety of life on Earth, including all plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.
6. The final stage of cellular respiration, where electrons are passed along a chain of molecules to produce ATP
8. respiration The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy.
9. The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in these structures
12. A group of similar organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
13. The benefits that humans derive from biodiversity, such as food, medicine, and ecosystem services.
17. The main energy currency of cells
18. The process that uses the energy from sunlight to split water molecules.
20. The first stage of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate
21. The genetic variation within a species
23. The gas released during photosynthesis
24. The gas that plants take in from the air for photosynthesis.
25. The second stage of cellular respiration, where pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA

1. The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy
3. The sugar produced during photosynthesis
4. The different types of ecosystems found in a region
5. A region with a high concentration of unique species
7. The molecule that carries electrons during photosynthesis
10. The third stage of cellular respiration, where acetyl-CoA is oxidized to produce ATP
11. The tiny pores on the surface of leaves that allow gas exchange.
14. The study of the distribution and abundance of organisms
15. The loss of biodiversity, often due to human activities.
16. The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy.
19. The process that occurs in the absence of oxygen, producing lactic acid or ethanol
22. The fluid inside chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place