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What is the process by which plants synthesize carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light?

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• CO2 + H2O -> C6H12O6 + O2

• C6H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O

• H2O + O2 -> CO2 + C6H12O6

• CO2 + O2 -> H2O + C6H12O6

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Produce glucose

• Produce oxygen

• Absorb light energy

• Absorb water

Which molecule is used as evidence of photosynthesis in experiments?

• Cellulose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Starch

What is the food transport molecule of plants?

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Starch

What is the substance that transfers energy from light into chemical energy for the synthesis of glucose?

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Chlorophyll

• Cellulose

What is the purpose of nectar in flowers according to the text?

• Attract insects for pollination

• Provide energy for respiration

• Produce oxygen

• Store excess glucose

What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

• Wind

• Geothermal heat

• Sunlight

• Electricity

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What is the main byproduct of photosynthesis?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Water

• Glucose