Across
- 2. produced by reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
- 3. a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
- 4. organelle in which photosynthesis takes place
- 6. any of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
- 8. a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms
- 10. the distance between crests of waves, such as those of the electromagnetic spectrum
- 12. an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
- 13. having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei
- 17. a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
- 19. formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
Down
- 1. having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei
- 3. yellow and orange plant pigments that aid in photosynthesis
- 5. a form of electromagnetic radiation that supplies the energy for the light reactions of photosynthesis
- 7. a quantum, or discrete amount, of light energy
- 9. depending on free oxygen or air
- 11. organism that can capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food from inorganic compounds
- 14. specialized ground tissue that makes up the bulk of most leaves
- 15. the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
- 16. the totality of surrounding conditions
- 18. the tiny openings present on the epidermis of leaves
- 20. a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration