Across
- 7. - The structure in chloroplasts where light reactions take place
- 8. - The type of light that is least absorbed by plants.
- 10. - Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis.
- 12. - The stage of photosynthesis that requires sunlight to produce energy.
- 14. - The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs
- 15. - Molecule that carries and transfers electrons in photosynthesis.
- 18. - The main pigment that absorbs light in plants.
- 20. - Small openings on leaves that allow gas exchange.
Down
- 1. - The process that breaks down glucose to release energy.
- 2. - The green pigment in plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.
- 3. - The other term for dark reaction.
- 4. - The part of photosynthesis that does not require light and uses energy to synthesize glucose.
- 5. - Refers to the two colors of light used in photosynthesis
- 6. - The pigment that helps capture light, particularly in shaded conditions.
- 9. - Tiny parts of the roots that help plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
- 11. - The natural light needed for photosynthesis.
- 13. - Stacked structures within chloroplasts that contain thylakoids
- 16. - The process by which plants turn sunlight into energy.
- 17. - Refers to the two colors of light used in photosynthesis
- 19. - This organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell:
