Photosynthesis Basics

Which type of organism will go through photosynthesis?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Aerotroph

• Fungotroph

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What species goes through the process of photosynthesis?

• Goldfish

• Mouse

• Eagle

• Lettuce

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Why does an organism go through photosynthesis? What is the purpose?

• To make oxygen for humans to breathe

• To make food in the form of glucose

• To breakdown its food to gain energy it can use

• To make carbon dioxide for humans to breathe

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Photosynthesis requires additional energy in order to break up the inputs and build them into big glucose molecules. Where do plants get this extra energy from?

• thermal energy

• gravitational potential energy

• wind

• sunlight

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What pigment is responsible for absorbing sunlight during photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

• To produce oxygen for animal respiration

• To convert water into nutrients

• To convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in glucose

• To absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

• To produce oxygen for the plant

• To convert water into nutrients

• To convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen

• To absorb sunlight for warmth

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What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

• It is used by the plant for cellular respiration.

• It is released into the atmosphere as a byproduct.

• It is converted into glucose.

• It is stored in the plant's roots.

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Which of the following is NOT a raw material for photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Oxygen

• Sunlight

The process of photosynthesis occurs inside of a cell. Where specifically does this process occur?

• mitochondria

• chlorine

• chloroplast

• seeds

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