Photosynthesis

What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

• To produce oxygen

• To convert solar energy into chemical energy

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To produce glucose.

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Match the following components with their roles in photosynthesis:

• Chlorophyll

• Absorbs light energy

• Roots

• Allows gas exchange

• Stomata

• Absorb water and nutrients

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Photosynthesis occurs in the (a)   of plant cells.

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

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The process of photosynthesis primarily takes place in which part of the plant?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stem

• Flowers

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During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and release (a)   .

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Methane

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Which of the following is not a product of photosynthesis?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water

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The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the (a)   . A) Stroma B) Thylakoid membranes C) Cytoplasm D) Nucleus.

• Stroma

• Thylakoid membranes

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

Match the following terms with their definitions:

• Photosynthesis

• Process by which plants make food

• Glucose

• Sugar produced by photosynthesis

• Chlorophyll

• Green pigment in plants

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Which gas is essential for the process of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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The Calvin cycle is part of the (a)   reactions in photosynthesis.

• Light-dependent

• Light-independent

• Glycolysis

• Fermentation

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