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Chapter 8 (Photosynthesis) Vocabulary

Points: 24
Due: October 9 (Date subject to change with notice)
Across
The principal pigment used by plants for photosynthesis.
Important byproduct of photosynthesis; a gas used by animals.
Light absorbing molecules.
Light-independent reaction used to make carbohydrate compounds to store the energy from ATP and NADPH.
Part of photosynthesis that does NOT require sunlight; takes place in the stroma.
The cell's most important energy compound.
Reactant of Photosynthesis: H2O
A series of electron carrier proteins that shuttle high-energy electrons during ATP generating reactions.
Organisms that make their own food.
The process by which autotrophs use the energy of sunlight to make high-energy carbohydrates.
Down
Part of photosynthesis that requires sunlight; takes place in the thylakoids.
Product of photosynthesis; a sugar.
Organisms that obtain food by consuming other things.
Reactant of Photosynthesis: CO2
Clusters of chlorophyll and proteins found within the thylakoids.
ATP stands for:
Important electron carrier molecule used by photosynthesis.
Organelle used for photosynthesis.
Special type of photosynthesis used by plants in extremely climates. Minimizes water loss.
Protein that spans the thylakoid membrane and allows for the passage of hydrogen ions.
Sac-like photosynthetic membranes found within a chloroplast.
The enzyme rich fluid region of the chloroplast.
The reduced form of NADP.
Looks like ATP, but with only 2 phosphate groups.