Photosynthesis at A level

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Across
  1. 2. Molecule split during photolysis to provide electrons and protons.
  2. 4. State of electrons when they absorb energy and move to a higher energy level.
  3. 6. Fluid-filled space in chloroplasts where the Calvin cycle takes place.
  4. 9. Membranous sacs within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions occur.
  5. 11. Three-carbon sugar formed during the Calvin cycle.
  6. 13. Five-carbon sugar that combines with CO₂ in the Calvin cycle.
  7. 15. Enzyme that catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle.
  8. 16. Synthase Enzyme that synthesizes ATP using a proton gradient.
Down
  1. 1. Process of converting inorganic CO₂ into organic compounds during photosynthesis.
  2. 3. Movement of ions across a membrane to generate ATP.
  3. 5. Splitting of water molecules using light energy during photosynthesis.
  4. 7. Energy-carrying molecule produced during photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
  5. 8. Three-carbon compound formed after carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle.
  6. 10. Stage of photosynthesis that requires light and produces ATP and reduced NADP.
  7. 12. Electron carrier molecule formed during the light-dependent reactions.
  8. 14. Green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.