Exploring the Basics of Photosynthesis in Vascular Plants

What does the 'photo' part of 'photosynthesis' refer to?

• Light

• Water

• Chlorophyll

• Carbon dioxide

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Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light in photosynthesis?

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

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Which organisms besides plants can perform photosynthesis?

• Mushrooms and yeast

• Fungi and animals

• Cyanobacteria and algae

• Viruses and bacteria

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Which type of chlorophyll is most commonly known and associated with the green color of plants?

• Chlorophyll-c

• Chlorophyll-d

• Chlorophyll-a

• Chlorophyll-b

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What is the role of stomata in plants?

• Producing glucose

• Gas exchange

• Transporting nutrients

• Absorbing sunlight

Which vascular tissue in plants is responsible for transporting water?

• Xylem

• Chloroplast

• Phloem

• Stomata

What is the function of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

• Transporting glucose

• Absorbing water

• Housing chlorophyll

• Releasing oxygen

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What is the primary function of guard cells in plant leaves?

• Synthesizing glucose

• Controlling gas exchange

• Regulating water flow

• Producing chlorophyll

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Water and glucose

• Glucose and oxygen

• Chlorophyll and oxygen

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How is glucose transported within a plant?

• Through stomata

• Via xylem

• Using phloem

• In chloroplasts