Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, and Mitosis

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Epidermis

• Vacuole

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Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

• to break down food

• to create energy in the body

• to release energy from food

• there is none; it's a waste of time

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What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

• To produce ATP and NADPH

• To fix carbon dioxide into glucose

• To release oxygen as a byproduct

• To absorb light energy

Answer explanation

The primary function of the Calvin cycle is to fix carbon dioxide into glucose, utilizing ATP and NADPH produced in the light-dependent reactions. This process is essential for synthesizing organic compounds in plants.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

• To produce oxygen for cellular respiration

• To convert carbon dioxide into glucose

• To break down glucose into energy

• To produce ATP directly

Answer explanation

The main purpose of photosynthesis is to convert carbon dioxide into glucose, which plants use as energy. While oxygen is produced as a byproduct, the primary function is the synthesis of glucose.

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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

Answer explanation

The main pigment involved in photosynthesis is chlorophyll, which captures light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Other pigments like carotene and xanthophyll assist but are not primary.

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Label parts and materials involved with photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

c

d

e

f

g

h

b

a

Sunlight

CO₂

ATP

H₂O

O₂

Chloroplast

mitochondria

Glucose

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To produce ATP through cellular respiration

• To convert light energy into chemical energy

• To store nutrients

• To break down waste products

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1. ​ (a)  

2. ​ (b)  

3. ​ (c)  

4. ​ (d)  

5. ​ (e)  

• Chloroplast

• Glucose (C6H12O6)

• ATP

• Mitochondria

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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