Photosynthesis A

What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?

• To produce oxygen

• To absorb sunlight

• To convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose

• To release carbon dioxide.

Photosynthesis occurs in the ______ of plant cells.

• Nucleus

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

• Cell wall

What is photosynthesis?

• A) A physical change

• B) A chemical reaction

• C) A biological process

• D) A mechanical process.

Photosynthesis is the most important _______ on our planet.

• physical change

• chemical reaction

• biological process

• mechanical process

What are the products of photosynthesis according to the word equation?

• A) Carbon dioxide and water

• B) Glucose and oxygen

• C) Oxygen and water

• D) Glucose and carbon dioxide.

Fill in the blank: In the symbol equation for photosynthesis, 6CO2 + 6H2O --(Light, Chlorophyll)--> _______ + 6O2.

• A) C6H12O6

• B) C6H6O6

• C) C12H22O11

• D) C2H5OH

Which of the following organisms can perform photosynthesis?

• A) Animals

• B) Fungi

• C) Plants, algae, seaweed, and some autotrophic bacteria

• D) Viruses

Photosynthesis requires light energy, CO2, and H2O as ______.

• Products

• Reactants

• By-products

• Waste

What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plants?

• To store water

• To capture light energy and produce glucose

• To absorb nutrients from the soil

• To protect the plant from pests

Chlorophyll, found in chloroplasts, is essential for photosynthesis because it ______.

• absorbs sunlight

• stores glucose

• releases oxygen

• captures carbon dioxide