Photosynthesis

What does the word "troph" mean?

• water hole

• short for trophy

• food/nourishment

• happy

What is the difference between and autotroph and a heterotroph?

• Autotrophs make their own food, while heterotrophs have to eat their food

• Autotrophs eat their food, while heterotrophs make their own food

What types of organisms are autotrophs (click all that apply)

• plants

• bacteria

• animals

What is chemosynthesis?

• A type of cancer treatment

• Energy released from chemical reactions to produce food for organisms

• A chemical production plant

• Energy released from sunlight to produce food for organisms

What kind of organsims carry out chemosynthesis

• Plants

• Bacteria

• Animals

What is photosynthesis?

• Process that converts sun's energy into chemical energy stored in sugar

• Process of producing light

• Process of producing photographs

• Process of producing chemical energy into carbon dioxide

In what specialized structure does photosynthesis take place?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Chloroplasts

What is the name of the pigment that stores sunlight?

• Plastid

• Chlorophyll

• Thylakoid

• Granum

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + light energy

• 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂

What is the food that plants make?

• Lactose

• Amalyase

• Glucose

• Pepsin