Understanding Photosynthesis Basics

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

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Which of the following is a product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water

What is the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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Explain how chlorophyll contributes to the process of photosynthesis.

• It absorbs light energy and converts it into chemical energy.

• It transports water from roots to leaves.

• It releases oxygen as a byproduct.

• It stores glucose produced during photosynthesis.

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Which factor does NOT directly affect the rate of photosynthesis?

• Light intensity

• Temperature

• Oxygen concentration

• Carbon dioxide concentration

Predict how a decrease in temperature might affect the rate of photosynthesis.

• The rate will increase due to faster enzyme activity.

• The rate will decrease due to slower enzyme activity.

• The rate will remain unchanged.

• The rate will increase due to more light absorption.

Place the labels in the blank boxes to complete the model of the process of photosynthesis. There may be more than one correct response. Each label can only be used once.

a

b

c

d

e

sugar

light

carbon dioxide

water

oxygen

Answer explanation

Light and carbon dioxide can be reversed and this answer still be correct!

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