Photosynthesis Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. This is what happens to enzymes if the temperature is too far beyond the optimum range
  2. 5. A reactant of photosynthesis that is taken up by the roots of the plant
  3. 7. Absorbed by chlorophyll
  4. 10. Glucose is transported through the plant by the ________ vessel
  5. 14. These cells are tightly packed and contain many chloroplasts to absorb light for photosynthesis
  6. 15. Also known as the light-independent reactions
  7. 17. higher the ___________________ of carbon dioxide, the higher the rate of photosynthesis
  8. 18. The location of the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)
Down
  1. 1. The wavelength of light that plants absorb best
  2. 2. These cells change shape to open and close to control water loss
  3. 3. The location of the light-reactions
  4. 6. pigment responsible for absorbing sunlight
  5. 8. A reactant of photosynthesis that is taken in through the stomata
  6. 9. Water is transported up through the plant by _______ vessel
  7. 11. The wavelength of light that plants reflect
  8. 12. is catalyzed by _________
  9. 13. The plant can close the ___________ to prevent too much water loss
  10. 16. Organisms that can make their own food autotrophs