Photosynthesis Quiz

What is photosynthesis?

• A chemical reaction that occurs in the ocean

• A method by which animals derive energy from food

• A process by which plants use sunlight to create oxygen and sugar

• A type of weather phenomenon

Which part of the plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What pigment gives plants their green color and absorbs light?

• Carotene

• Hemoglobin

• Chlorophyll

• Melanin

What are the two major stages of photosynthesis?

• Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle

• Glycolysis and fermentation

• Diffusion and osmosis

• Krebs cycle and electron transport chain

What does the Calvin cycle produce?

• Water

• Oxygen only

• ATP only

• Glucose

Which type of photosynthesis is adapted to environments with less light or water?

• Algal photosynthesis

• C4 photosynthesis

• CAM photosynthesis

• C3 photosynthesis

What is the main function of NADPH in photosynthesis?

• Breaking down glucose

• Transferring energy

• Absorbing water

• Producing carbon dioxide

Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

• Fungi and protozoa

• Only aquatic plants

• All animals

• Plants, algae, and some bacteria