Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the process by which certain living things use energy from sunlight to live and grow?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

What are the starting materials or inputs that a plant needs in order to carry out photosynthesis?

• Nitrogen and phosphorus

• Carbon dioxide and water

What is the energy source used by plants to carry out photosynthesis?

• Sunlight energy

• Nuclear energy

What are the microscopic structures inside a plant's cells that help in carrying out photosynthesis?

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

What is the green pigment molecule found in chloroplasts that captures the sun's energy for photosynthesis?

• Melanin

• Chlorophyll

What are the outputs of the chemical reactions during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and sugars

• Nitrogen and phosphorus

What is the primary source of chemical energy for a plant that helps it live and grow?

• Oxygen

• Sugars

What is the main function of the oxygen released during photosynthesis?

• To provide oxygen for organisms

• To make the atmosphere warmer

What can a plant do with the sugar molecules made during photosynthesis?

• Store them for later use

• All of the above

What is the main benefit of photosynthesis for the ecosystem?

• It provides oxygen for organisms

• It creates harmful pollutants