Role of Photosynthesis Reading Comprehension

What is the primary role of photosynthesis in ecosystems?

• To convert sunlight into chemical energy

• To break down glucose and release energy

• To absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen

• To store energy in the form of ATP

Where does respiration occur in the cell?

• In the chloroplasts

• In the mitochondria

• In the nucleus

• In the cytoplasm

Which pigment is responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis?

• Carotenoids

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

What wavelengths of light does chlorophyll absorb most efficiently?

• Green and yellow

• Blue and red

• Orange and violet

• Red and green

How are photosynthesis and respiration interdependent?

• Photosynthesis releases energy, while respiration stores it.

• Photosynthesis and respiration both occur in the chloroplasts.

• Photosynthesis stores energy, while respiration releases it.

• Photosynthesis and respiration both produce glucose.