Photosynthesis (target 1 quiz)

The purpose of photosynthesis is to convert ______ energy into ______ energy.

• light, chemical

• nuclear, electromagnetic
• wind, mechanical
• thermal, electrical

Photosynthesis CREATES energy.

• true

• false

Which of the following does NOT perform photosynthesis?

• Plants

• Animals

• Algae

• Some bacteria

What is an organism that creates its own food using energy from light

• chemoautotroph

• photoautotroph

• photoheterotroph

• heterotroph

Which of the following is NOT required for photosynthesis?

• light

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• water

What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + heat energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• 6CO2 + 6H2O + glucose → C6H12O6 + 6O2
• 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

In which organelle (part of the cell), does photosynthesis occur?

• chloroplasts
• mitochondria
• nucleus
• endoplasmic reticulum

What is the main pigment found in plants?

• carotene
• hemoglobin
• melanin
• chlorophyll

Why do plants contain accessory pigments?

• To repel insects
• To provide structural support
• To absorb additional wavelengths of light. (Capture the green reflected by chlorophyll)

• To store excess water

What colors of light are BEST absorbed by chlorophyll?

• Black and white
• Red and blue
• Orange and purple
• Green and yellow