Photosynthesis and Plant Pigments

Photosynthesis and Plant Pigments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains how living organisms require energy, focusing on photoautotrophs that use photosynthesis. It details the structure of chloroplasts, including membranes, stroma, and thylakoids, and describes the role of chlorophyll and other pigments. The anatomy of leaves, including the epidermis and mesophyll cells, is discussed in relation to photosynthesis.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a photoautotroph?

To consume other organisms for energy

To produce its own food using light energy

To decompose organic material

To store energy in the form of fat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

To store water

To transport nutrients

To provide structural support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur?

In the stroma

In the cytoplasm

In the outer membrane

In the thylakoid membrane

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are chloroplasts green?

Because of the presence of anthocyanins

Because of the presence of phycobilins

Because of the presence of chlorophyll

Because of the presence of carotenoids

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pigment is directly involved in absorbing sunlight?

Carotenoids

Anthocyanins

Chlorophyll

Phycobilins

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of carotenoids in photosynthesis?

To store energy

To absorb light and transfer energy to chlorophyll

To directly transfer light energy to photosynthesis reactions

To transport water

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pigments are not found in plants but are present in algae and cyanobacteria?

Chlorophyll

Phycobilins

Carotenoids

Anthocyanins

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