The Photosynthesis Quiz

What is photosynthesis?

• The process by which plants eat insects

• The process by which plants make their food using sunlight

• The process by which plants grow

• The process by which plants breathe

Which part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

• Flowers

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Water and minerals

• Glucose and oxygen

• Glucose and carbon dioxide

What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Melanin

• Hemoglobin

• Keratin

Which gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the equation for photosynthesis in words?

• Carbon dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen

• Oxygen + Glucose -> Carbon dioxide + Water

• Carbon dioxide + Oxygen -> Glucose + Water

• Water + Glucose -> Oxygen + Carbon dioxide

Why is photosynthesis important for humans?

• It produces carbon dioxide

• It helps plants grow

• It produces oxygen

• It cleans water

In which cell organelle does photosynthesis take place?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What type of energy does photosynthesis use to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?

• Chemical energy

• Solar energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

During which part of the day does photosynthesis typically occur?

• Night

• Day

• Constantly, both day and night

• Only at dawn and dusk