Photosynthesis A-2020

The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

• the Earth
• the moon
• the sun
• the food we eat/make

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Most plants appear green because chlorophyll

• absorbs green light.
• absorbs violet light.
• reflects green light.
• does not absorb violet light.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The reactants (inputs) 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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What are the products (outputs) of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Glucose and oxygen

• Glucose and water

Which pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

• chloroplast

• thylakoid

• grana

• chlorophyll

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 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Most plants appear green because chlorophyll

• absorbs green light.
• absorbs violet light.
• does not absorb green light.
• does not absorb violet light.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In which  organelle does photosynthesis occur?

• mitochondria
• stomata
• xylem
• chloroplast

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6