Photosynthesis

The reactants of photosynthesis are

• sugar and water.
• sugar and oxygen.
• carbon dioxide and water.
• carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from water.
• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from soil.
• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.
• Plants do not require energy to perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are the products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water
• Carbon dioxide and oxygen
• Glucose and oxygen
• Glucose and water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

• 6CO₂ + 6H₂O --> 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆
• 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O --> O₂ 
• 6O₂ + 6H₂O --> 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆
• C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ---> 6H₂O + 6CO₂ 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

• sulfur
• carbon dioxide
• oxygen
• hydrogen

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

This molecule contains three phosphate groups

• ADP
• ATP
• Mitochondria
• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

This molecule contains two phosphate groups

• ADP
• ATP
• Mitochondria
• Nucleus

In what organelle does photosynthesis takes place?

• chloroplast

• mitochondria

• ribosome

• nucleus

Chlorophyll is green because

• it absorbs green wavelengths of light

• it absorbs blue and yellow wavelengths of light

• it reflects green wavelengths of light

• it is an optical illusion caused by the transmission of light

What is the name of the simple sugar that is produced in photosynthesis?

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Galactose

• Glucose