Photosynthesis: Mastery Test

What roles do plants play in an ecosystem?

• They convert sunlight into usable energy.

• They release oxygen that organisms use to breathe.

• They cause the high and low tides of the sea.

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Euglenas are single-celled organisms. What can you confirm about euglenas from this diagram?

• They're capable of photosynthesis.

• They're exclusively heterotrophs.

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Drag each label to the correct location on the chart. Classify the organisms based on how they obtain food.

• Fungi

• Autotrophs

• Animals

• Heterotrophs

• Plants

• Decomposers

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What is a unique feature of euglenas that distinguishes them from other protists?

• They possess both plant and animal characteristics.

• They can only survive in saltwater.

Select all the correct answers.

Review the graph.

What can you conclude about the rate of photosynthesis and respiration in a plant?

• Photosynthesis peaks at sunrise.

• Plants need ATP production for the entire day.

• Photosynthesis begins as soon as respiration starts.

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