MCQ Plant Respiration and Ecosystems Quiz

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A single species interacting with its environment

• A community of organisms interacting with their environment

• A group of ecosystems interacting with each other

• A single organism in its habitat

Yeast is used in the production of which of the following through fermentation?

• Bread

• Cheese

• Milk

• Eggs

What is the primary energy source for anaerobic respiration?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

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Which gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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What type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?

• Aerobic respiration

• Anaerobic respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

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What is a consequence of disrupting the food chain and webs in an ecosystem?

• Increased biodiversity

• Stable population growth

• Species extinction

• Balanced nutrient cycling

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How do plants contribute to the oxygen cycle in ecosystems?

• They release oxygen during photosynthesis

• They absorb oxygen during respiration

• They release oxygen during fermentation

• They absorb oxygen during photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Water

• Soil

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Which of the following is an example of a consumer in an ecosystem?

• Sunflower

• Deer

• Moss

• Mushroom

Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem?

• Living organisms

• Abiotic factors

• Soil

• Rocks