Photosynthesis and Plant Adaptations Quiz (Second version)

Which organisms, besides plants, are capable of performing photosynthesis?

• Some protists and bacteria

• Only amoebas

• Only animals

• Only fungi

What is the primary product of photosynthesis that is essential for human survival?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Water

• Oxygen

What is the main sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis?

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Glucose

Which two colors of light does chlorophyll absorb most effectively?

• Red and blue

• Blue and green

• Red and green

• Green and yellow

What are the two major types of reactions in photosynthesis?

• Light-dependent and light-independent reactions

• Dark and light reactions

• Visible and UV light reactions

• Oxygenic and anoxygenic reactions

What is the role of ATP in the Calvin Cycle?

• It acts as an energy currency

• It acts as a pigment

• It acts as a light absorber

• It acts as a structural component

What adaptation allows cacti to perform photosynthesis efficiently in desert conditions?

• Opening stomata at night

• Reflecting all light wavelengths

• Growing taller than other plants

• Absorbing extra water