Chemical Reactions Test Review

Front

What part of the plant absorbs carbon dioxide?

Back

Stomata of leaves

Front

What gas do plants take in through small holes in their leaves for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What is the green pigment that 'traps' sunlight?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

In the photosynthesis reaction, how many total atoms of oxygen are involved?

Back

18

Front

What process do animals use to convert food into energy?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What are chloroplasts?

Back

Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

Back

Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Front

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.