Photosynthesis Review (Formative #2)

Which chemical equation best represents the process of photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O 🠢 C6H12O6 + 6O2

• C6H12O6 + 6O2 🠢 6CO2 + 6H2O 

• C6H12O6 + 6H2O 🠢 C6H12O6 + 6O2

• 6CO2 + O2 🠢 C6H12O6 + 6O2 + H2O

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____________ is the process of using chemical energy to make sugars from carbon dioxide for energy storage

• Chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

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Where does photosynthesis take place in the plant cell?

• Chlorophyll

• Mitochrondria

• Chloroplast

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What is the pigment that absorbs light energy (generally absorbs all light wavelengths and reflects green light)?

• Oxygen

• Chlorophyll

• Chloroplast

• Glucose

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The light-independent reactions which build the glucose molecule (C6H12O6) of  photosynthesis need __________

• 1. water  

• carbon dioxide

• cellulose  

• 1. oxygen  

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1. The function of the light-dependent reactions (breakdown of water molecules and absorbing sunlight) is  to __________.  

• 1. build sugars  

• 1. capture and transfer energy 

• 1. release carbon dioxide  

• 1. form water molecules  

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1. Which of these statements best describes the  process of photosynthesis?  

• 1. Plants use oxygen to make simple sugars.  

• 1. Chlorophyll builds sugars in the thylakoid  membrane.  

• 1. Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and store chemical energy.  

• 1. Light breaks down water molecules and  releases carbon dioxide

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Why do the cells of plant roots generally lack chloroplasts?

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Explain the importance of producers (plants) and photosynthesis for all of life on earth.

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1. What are the two reactants for the process of photosynthesis? 

• Oxygen

• Water

• Glucose

• Carbon Dioxide