Photosynthesis

Light-absorbing compounds such as chlorophyll are called:

• thylakoids

• stomata

• pigments

• stroma

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Which color of light is NOT absorbed by the chlorophyll, causing many plants to look this color?

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

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The organelles found inside of plant and algae cells, where the photosynthesis reactions take place:

• vascular tissue

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• chloroplasts

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Plant cells have both mitochondria for cellular respiration and chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

• True

• False

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Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria produce their own food (carbohydrates) by photosynthesis. This can then become food for other organisms that eat plants. What is another name for a producer?

• autotroph

• heterotroph

• decomposer

• nutrient

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Match the following pictures to their description

• allow CO2 to go in, and H2O & oxygen out

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• organelle containing thylakoids & stoma

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• two parts of photosynthesis

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• attracts pollinators to disperse pollen

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• absorb water and nutrients for the plant

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Which of the following is the correct description of photosynthesis?

• oxygen and water are the reactants, and CO2 and carbohydrates are the products

• CO2 and water are the reactants, and carbohydrates and oxygen are the products

• CO2 and carbohydrates are the reactants, and water and oxygen are the products

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Match the following

• this process produces ATP (cell energy)

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• this carries an electron (-) to reaction

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• this works like a rechargeable battery

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• this process makes glucose and oxygen

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How many reactions are involved in the process of photosynthesis?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Water and carbon dioxide are required by plants for photosynthesis.

• true

• false

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