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What is the primary process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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Which pigment in plants is responsible for capturing sunlight?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

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In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis primarily occur?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water

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Which of the following equations represents the process of photosynthesis?

• @@6CO_2 + 6H_2O + light ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2@@

• @@C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 ightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O@@

• @@2H_2 + O_2 ightarrow 2H_2O@@

• @@N_2 + 3H_2 ightarrow 2NH_3@@

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What is the role of water in the process of photosynthesis?

• Electron donor

• Electron acceptor

• Energy source

• Carbon source

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Which gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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What is the significance of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

• They convert solar energy into chemical energy

• They fix carbon dioxide into glucose

• They release oxygen as a byproduct

• They transport water to the leaves

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Which scientist is credited with discovering the process of photosynthesis?

• Jan Ingenhousz

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

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What is the function of the stomata in plant leaves?

• Gas exchange

• Water absorption

• Nutrient transport

• Structural support

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