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- 1. The initial process in cellular respiration, breaking down glucose for energy.
- 6. This green pigment captures sunlight for energy production.
- 7. This gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
- 10. Plants need this component from the soil to carry out photosynthesis.
- 11. The main molecule that stores energy released during cellular respiration.
- 13. This type of respiration requires oxygen to produce energy efficiently.
- 15. This simple sugar is produced during photosynthesis and used for energy.
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- 2. Plants transform sunlight into this form of energy through photosynthesis.
- 3. Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell, this organelle is essential in cellular respiration.
- 4. This process in plant cells uses sunlight to make food.
- 5. The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
- 8. Dioxide The waste product of cellular respiration that is exhaled by animals.
- 9. This cycle within the mitochondria produces molecules needed for cellular respiration.
- 12. This three-carbon molecule is a product of glycolysis.
- 14. Dioxide This gas is absorbed by plants to begin photosynthesis.