Photosynthesis Practice

Front

What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

To create glucose.

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What is the main source of energy for all life?

Back

The sun.

Front

True or False: The three things plants need for photosynthesis are sunlight, water, and CO2.

Back

True.

Front

What is the pigment in green plants that captures sunlight energy?

Back

Chlorophyll.

Front

Which of the following is not needed to start the light reaction: H2O, ADP + P, CO2?

Back

CO2.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

Front

What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Front

What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

Back

Oxygen (O2).

Front

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

Back

It absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.