The Wonders of Photosynthesis

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion

Which part of the plant cell contains chlorophyll, the pigment that absorbs sunlight?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplasts

• Vacuoles

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Water and minerals

• Glucose and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and glucose

Which gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?

• Water

• Soil nutrients

• Sunlight

• Air

During photosynthesis, water is split into hydrogen and oxygen. What is this process called?

• Cellular respiration

• Photolysis

• Transpiration

• Hydrolysis

What is the name of the sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis?

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Lactose

Which of the following is NOT a raw material for photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Sunlight

• Protein

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

• C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

• 6H2O + 6O2 → C6H12O6 + 6CO2

• C6H12O6 + 6CO2 → 6H2O + 6O2

In which part of the plant does most photosynthesis take place?

• Roots

• Stems

• Leaves

• Flowers