Photosynthesis #2

Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing sunlight in plants?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

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In which part of the plant cell do the light-dependent reactions occur?

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Thylakoids

  (Chloroplasts)

• Nucleus

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What is the chemical formula for glucose, a product of photosynthesis?

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Which factor is NOT essential for plant growth?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To absorb water

• To absorb sunlight

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To absorb oxygen

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What is the main source of energy for the light-dependent reactions?

• Water

• Glucose

• Sunlight

• Carbon dioxide

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What is the role of ATP in the photosynthesis process?

• It stores energy for the plant

• It absorbs sunlight

• It releases oxygen

• It absorbs carbon dioxide

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Which of the following is a direct result of the light-dependent reactions?

• Production of glucose

• Production of ATP and NADPH

• Absorption of carbon dioxide

• Release of carbon dioxide

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How does chlorophyll contribute to the green color of plants?

• It reflects green light

• It absorbs green light

• It absorbs all colors except green

• It reflects all colors except green

The process by which plants, some Bacteria, and some Protists make their own food is called __________.

• Phototropism

• Cellular Respiration

• Mitosis

• Photosynthesis

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