Photosynthesis STAAR Questions

What gas does the process of photosynthesis release into the atmosphere?

• oxygen
• carbon dioxide
• water
• nitrogen

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organelle where photosynthesis occurs is the

• mitochondria
• ribosome
• chloroplast
• nucleus

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What three things are always needed for photosynthesis

• water, light, fertilizer, oxygen
• water, light, chlorophyll, oxygen
• water, roots, stems, leaves
• water, light, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide

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How do plants gets their food?

• they eat other animals
• make their own food
• they don't need food
• other living things bring them their food

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What is the name of the simple sugar that is produced in photosynthesis?

• Sucrose
• Dextrose
• Glucose
• Lactose

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What is the compound that plants use to absorb the energy from light?

• water

• carbon dioxide

• clorophyll

• coffee

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What color is chlorophyll?

• green

• yellow

• pink

• blue

True or False: Photosynthesis is responsible for the world's oxygen supply which is needed for animals to survive.

• true

• false

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where in plants does most photosynthesis occur?

• roots

• leaves

• flowers

• stems

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where in plants do carbon dioxide and oxygen enter/exit?

• roots

• stomata of leaves

• stem

• flower