PSMS Photosynthesis

The green pigment in plant cells that helps trap and transform the energy of sunlight to energy in sugar is-

• Chloroplast

• Chlorophyll

• Glucose

• Cytoplasm

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The organelle where cellular respiration takes place is the -

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

Scientists discover that a disease is affecting the ability of plants to use photosynthesis to make food. Which organelle is most likely the target of this disease?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

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During photosynthesis, what gas does a plant take in and what gas does it release?

• Oxygen, carbon dioxide

• Oxygen, nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide, hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide, oxygen

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A student examined a plant leaf and observed small openings on the underside of the leaf. The student concluded that this is where the gas exchange occurs for the plant. These small openings are called-

• roots

• stomata

• chloroplasts

• pores

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

• To make food (glucose) for the cells

• To help the organism breathe

• To break down glucose to make energy for the cells

• To make two new nuclei

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Which organisms carry out the process of cellular respiration? Put a check mark on each correct line.

• Rock

• Kitten

• Humans

• Tree

• Sun

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If scientists were marching in a parade and wanted to bring awareness to the most important process for life on Earth, which sign would they most likely hold?

• We Support Cellular Respiration!

• We ♥ Metabolism!

• Let's go, Photosynthesis!

• Food Webs Are The Key!

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The main purpose of photosynthesis is to-

• make food for the plant

• break down glucose to make energy for the plant

• produce oxygen for animals to breathe

• make the plant green

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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A student examines an organism and concludes that it can produce its own food through photosynthesis. Which statement is likely NOT true?

• The organism is a producer.

• The organism is at the base of food webs.

• The organism is a green plant.

• The organism never uses cellular respiration.

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