Photosynthesis Review

Photosynthesis requires radiant energy from the sun, along with _______ and ________ to produce glucose and oxygen.

• carbon dioxide and oxygen

• water and glucose

• water and carbon dioxide

• oxygen and chlorophyll

Photosynthesis takes _________ energy from the sun and converts it into __________ energy.

• chemical, radiant

• chemical, mechanical

• radiant, mechanical

• radiant, chemical

Where is the energy plants gain through photosynthesis stored?

• glucose

• carbon dioxide

• carbohydrates

• oxygen

When the elodea plant is placed in a test tube filled with water and exposed to light, bubbles start to appear. What is the most likely explanation for the bubbles?

• nitrogen gas is released when glucose is made

• carbon dioxide is being produced by photosynthesis

• the light heats the water and it starts to boil

• oxygen is being produced by photosynthesis

Which of the following is produced (created) through the process of photosynthesis?

• nitrogen

• glucose

• water

• carbon dioxide

Which of the following best describes plants?

• consumers

• heterotrophs

• omnivores

• autotrophs

What provides the energy needed for photosynthesis to take place?

• the sun

• plants

• the air

• water