Photosynthesis Video Quiz

Where does photosynthesis take place inside plant cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplast

What is the energy source used by plants for photosynthesis?

• Sunlight

• Electric energy

• Chemical energy

• Heat energy

What is the pigment responsible for the absorption of light in photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Melanin

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

What is the initial carbohydrate produced in photosynthesis?

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Fructose

How does carbon dioxide enter the leaf for photosynthesis?

• Through the flowers

• Through the roots

• Through the stem

• Through stomata

What is the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• 6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

• CO2 + H2O -> C6H12O6 + O2

• C6H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O

• C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O

What is the purpose of respiration in plants?

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To generate ATP

• To release oxygen

• To produce glucose

What is the energy currency of organisms generated through respiration?

• ATP

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

What is the implication of the unbalanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• No implication

• Creation of oxygen atoms out of nowhere

• Creation of carbon atoms out of nowhere

• Loss of carbon atoms