Photosynthesis Quiz

What is photosynthesis?

• The process of converting light energy into chemical energy

• The process of converting chemical energy into light energy

• The process of converting heat energy into chemical energy

• The process of converting chemical energy into heat energy

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplasts

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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What are the factors affecting photosynthesis?

• Light intensity, concentration of CO2, temperature, water, and pollution

• Light intensity, concentration of O2, temperature, water, and pollution

• Light intensity, concentration of CO2, humidity, water, and pollution

• Light intensity, concentration of CO2, temperature, water, and nutrients

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

• 6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 3O2

• 6CO2 + 3H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

• 3CO2 + 3H2O -> C3H6O3 + 3O2

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What are the photosynthetic pigments?

• Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, xanthophylls, and carotenoids

• Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, anthocyanins, and carotenoids

• Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c, xanthophylls, and carotenoids

• Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c, anthocyanins, and carotenoids

What is the structure of chlorophyll?

• 4 nitrogen atoms surrounding a magnesium atom with a hydrocarbon tail

• 4 carbon atoms surrounding a magnesium atom with a hydrocarbon tail

• 4 nitrogen atoms surrounding a calcium atom with a hydrocarbon tail

• 4 carbon atoms surrounding a calcium atom with a hydrocarbon tail

What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

• Light-dependent reaction and light-independent reaction

• Light-dependent reaction and dark reaction

• Light reaction and dark reaction

• Light reaction and carbon-fixing reaction

Where does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis occur?

• Stroma of the chloroplast

• Thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts

• Mesophyll cells of leaves

• Root hairs

What is the by-product of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Water

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What is the importance of photosynthesis?

• It is essential for the existence of all life on earth

• It helps in the production of carbon dioxide

• It provides energy for cellular respiration

• It helps in the synthesis of proteins

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