Photosynthesis

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which green plants use moonlight to produce foods with the help of chlorophyll pigment in their cells.

• The process by which green plants use sunlight to break down foods with the help of chlorophyll pigment in their cells.

• The process by which green plants use sunlight to produce water with the help of chlorophyll pigment in their cells.

• The process by which green plants use sunlight to produce foods with the help of chlorophyll pigment in their cells.

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What are the two main reactants that help change

light energy into glucose and oxygen?

• chlorophyll and ATP

• nitrogen and sunlight

• carbon dioxide and water

• oxygen and glucose

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Where does photosynthesis occur in plants (the leaves)?

• chloroplasts

• vacuole

• nucleus

• mitochondria

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis that gives plants their green color?

• melanin

• hemoglobin

• carotene

• chlorophyll

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis? (Another name for sugar)

• oxygen

• water

• glucose

• carbon dioxide

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll releases oxygen

• Chlorophyll converts carbon dioxide into glucose.

• Chlorophyll absorbs light energy

• Chlorophyll provides structural support to plants

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

• To regulate the temperature of the plant

• To convert chemical energy into light energy

• To convert light energy into chemical energy

• To produce oxygen

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