Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the primary byproduct of photosynthesis as depicted in the image?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Oxygen

• Glucose

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What is the term used to describe the incorporation of inorganic carbon into organic molecules during photosynthesis?

• Carbon reduction

• Carbon fixation

• Carbon cycling

• Carbon regeneration

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During photosynthesis, what serves as the primary fuel for cells?

• Oxygen

• ATP

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

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Which process is described as the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of sugars?

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

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Which of the following organisms are considered photosynthetic?

• Plants, Algae, Some Bacteria

• Fungi, Algae, Some Bacteria

• Plants, Fungi, Protozoa

• Algae, Protozoa, Viruses

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What is the role of photosynthetic organisms in an ecosystem?

• They consume organic molecules

• They produce carbon dioxide

• They introduce chemical energy and fixed carbon into the ecosystem

• They break down organic waste

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What is a byproduct of photosynthesis that affects the Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

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What term is used to describe organisms that cannot convert carbon dioxide to organic compounds and rely on consuming others for energy?

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

• Phototrophs

• Chemotrophs

How do photosynthetic organisms impact the carbon cycle?

• They increase atmospheric nitrogen

• They remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

• They produce large amounts of methane

• They convert oxygen into carbon dioxide

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What is the primary site of photosynthesis in the leaves of green plants?

• Epidermis

• Mesophyll

• Xylem

• Phloem

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