Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz

What is the smallest unique unit of matter?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Element

What is the difference between a molecule, compound, and element?

• Molecules are made of atoms, compounds are made of molecules, elements are pure substances.

• Molecules are pure substances, compounds are made of elements, elements are made of compounds.

• Molecules and compounds are the same, elements are different.

• Elements are made of compounds, compounds are made of molecules, molecules are made of atoms.

What is a chemical formula?

• A representation of a molecule

• A type of chemical reaction

• A process of photosynthesis

• A unit of energy.

What are the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis? (know the balanced equation)

• Inputs: CO2 and H2O, Outputs: O2 and C6H12O6

• Inputs: O2 and C6H12O6, Outputs: CO2 and H2O

• Inputs: H2O and O2, Outputs: CO2 and C6H12O6

• Inputs: C6H12O6 and CO2, Outputs: H2O and O2.

In what structure does photosynthesis take place?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is chlorophyll? What role does it play in photosynthesis?

• A) A pigment that absorbs light

• B) A type of sugar

• C) A protein that stores energy

• D) A molecule that transports water

What wavelengths of light are used in photosynthesis? Which ones aren’t? (hint: color of plants?)

• Used: Red and blue, Not used: Green

• Used: Green and yellow, Not used: Red

• Used: Blue and green, Not used: Yellow

• Used: Red and yellow, Not used: Blue

What is the function of NADPH?

• To carry electrons

• To store energy

• To break down glucose

• To absorb light

What is the definition of cellular respiration?

• The process of converting glucose into energy

• The process of photosynthesis

• The breakdown of water molecules

• The synthesis of proteins.

What is ATP? Why is it important in cells?

• ATP is a molecule that stores energy

• ATP is a type of protein

• ATP is a form of DNA

• ATP is a pigment in plants.