Photosynthesis Quiz

Where does photosynthesis happen in plants?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Stems

• Flowers

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What is the pigment in the chloroplasts that captures energy from sunlight?

• Phycobilin

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

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What is the byproduct released by plants during photosynthesis?

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

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What type of sugar is produced by plants during photosynthesis?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

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What role do plants play in regulating the Earth's climate?

• Releasing methane

• Absorbing carbon dioxide

• Depleting the ozone layer

• Increasing greenhouse gases

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis for plants?

• To produce oxygen

• To make food

• To absorb water

• To provide shade

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To produce glucose

• To release oxygen

• To capture sunlight energy

• To absorb water

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What gas do plants help to replenish in the air through photosynthesis?

• Ozone

• Nitrous Oxide

• Oxygen

• Carbon Monoxide

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What is the process that helps in mitigating climate change?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Fermentation

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What is the nickname given to plants due to their role in releasing oxygen?

• Earth's lungs

• Air purifier

• Oxygen generator

• Nature's filter

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