Photosynthesis Regents questions

Front

What is the main purpose of the openings on the bottom of a leaf?

Back

Regulating gas exchange.

Front

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

Which organelle is primarily responsible for converting sunlight to energy in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What type of organisms perform photosynthesis?

Back

Only Autotrophs.

Front

What are the products of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen and glucose.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for the photosynthesis process.

Front

What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

How does photosynthesis benefit the environment?

Back

It produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Front

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

Back

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