Introduction to Photosynthesis

The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

• the Earth
• the moon
• the sun
• the food we eat/make

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The reactants (what is needed for) of photosynthesis are

• sugar and water.

• sugar and oxygen.

• carbon dioxide and water.

• carbon dioxide and oxygen.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water
• Carbon dioxide and oxygen
• Glucose and oxygen
• Glucose and water

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Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

• 6CO₂ + 6H₂O --> 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆
• 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O --> O₂ 
• 6O₂ + 6H₂O --> 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆
• C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ---> 6H₂O + 6CO₂ 

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon dioxide

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What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

• sulfur
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen
• hydrogen

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Which plant structure is extremely necessary for photosynthesis to take place?

• leaves
• flower petals
• anthers
• pistils

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What is another name for glucose?

• Chlorophyll
• Chloroplasts
• Stomata
• Sugar

Where does carbon dioxide enter plants>

• The leaves
• Stomata
• Roots
• Stem

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What are the little holes underneath a leaf called?

• Ribosomes
• Roots
• Stomata
• Pores