Unit 6 Vocabulary Quiz

What is chlorophyll?

• A) A structure where photosynthesis occurs

• B) The green pigment in plant leaves that captures energy from sunlight

• C) A type of plant cell

• D) The process by which plants make their food

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Where is chlorophyll found in plant cells?

• A) In the mitochondria

• B) In the nucleus

• C) In the chloroplast

• D) In the vacuole

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What is the primary function of the chloroplast?

• A) To store water in plant cells

• B) To capture light energy for photosynthesis

• C) To protect the cell from damage

• D) To transport nutrients throughout the plant

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What is decomposition?

• The process by which plants produce energy

• The process by which decomposers break down dead material and waste into simpler substances

• The process of water evaporating from the surface of the Earth

• The process of combining simple substances to form more complex substances

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What does an energy pyramid represent?

• The hierarchical structure of an ecosystem's food web

• The physical structure of a biological community

• A diagram that demonstrates the flow of energy through a food chain

• The process by which energy is stored in the chemical bonds of organic molecules

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Which level of the energy pyramid is directly fueled by the sun's energy?

• Secondary Consumers

• Primary Producers

• Decomposers

• Tertiary Consumers

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What percentage of energy is typically transferred from primary producers to primary consumers?

• 10%

• 1%

• 0.1%

• 50%

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What is glucose in the context of photosynthesis?

• A type of sunlight

• A sugar molecule; product of photosynthesis

• A water molecule

• A carbon dioxide molecule

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What is photosynthesis?

• A process by which animals use the energy in sunlight to create their own food

• A chemical reaction that breaks down sugar molecules

• A process by which producers/plants use the energy in sunlight to create their own food

• A method of water transportation in plants

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According to the diagram, which substances are used in the process of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and carbohydrates

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Glucose and oxygen

• Sunlight and glucose

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