Photosynthesis

What is photosynthesis?

• The process of converting sunlight into chemical energy

• The process of converting water into oxygen

• The process of converting carbon dioxide into glucose

• The process of converting oxygen into sunlight

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What are the three basic things plants need for photosynthesis?

• Sunlight, water, and oxygen

• Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and glucose

• Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

• Sunlight, oxygen, and glucose

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Where does photosynthesis happen in plants?

• In the roots

• In the stem

• In the leaves

• In the flowers

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To absorb energy from sunlight

• To release oxygen into the atmosphere

• To convert glucose into carbon dioxide

• To convert water into sugar

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How does carbon dioxide enter the leaves of a plant?

• Through the roots

• Through the stem

• Through tiny pores called stomata

• Through the flowers

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Where do plants get water and other nutrients for photosynthesis?

• From the air

• From the sunlight

• From the soil

• From the ocean

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What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

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