Photosynthesis

Which of the following statements best describes the term photosynthesis?

• When plants absorb the energy from the sun.

• How plants reproduce.

• The process by which plants make their own food.

• The process by which animals make their own food.

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Chlorophyll is:

• The substance that makes plants green.

• Found inside the chloroplast cells.

• Used to absorb energy from the sun.

• All of the above.

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The openings/pores found on the bottom of leaves are called:

• Stomata

• Chlorophyll

• Xylem

• Chloroplast

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The process of photosynthesis takes place in what part of the plant?

• Leaves

• Stem

• Roots

• Flowers

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What drives the process of photosynthesis?

• Food absorbed from ground
• Sun's energy
• Food broken down
• Minerals from the soil

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What is the name of the green pigment inside plants?

• Monophyll
• Chlorophyll
• Epiphyll
• Glorophyll

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The stacks of disks in the chloroplast are called:

• Lamellae
• Grana
• Stroma
• Thylakoid

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What is the interior space of the chloroplast is called? It is similar to the cytoplasm of a cell.

• Lamellae
• Grana
• Stroma
• Thylakoids

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Where does the light independent reaction take place?

• Matrix
• Stroma
• Thylakoid membrane
• Cytoplasm

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Which of the following equations represents the correct chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

• 6O₂+ 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆+ 6O₂

• C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O→ 6O₂+ 6O₂

• 6CO₂+ 6H₂O→ C₆H₁₂O₆+ 6O₂

• 6O₂ + 6H₂O→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6CO₂

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