Cells Unit Test

Front

What is the name of the simple sugar produced in photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose

Front

What are the basic units of living things?

Back

Cells

Front

What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO₂ + 6H₂O → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

Front

What term describes bacteria that are round or spherical in shape?

Back

Coccus

Front

What organelle is the site where photosynthesis occurs?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the primary pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

Front

What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide is a reactant in the photosynthesis equation, used to produce glucose.

Front

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is essential for animal life?

Back

Oxygen