Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

• To produce carbon dioxide and water

• To produce oxygen and energy in the form of sugar

• To absorb green light

• To create proteins

Which pigment is responsible for the green color of plants?

• Anthocyanin

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

Where do light-dependent reactions take place?

• Thylakoid membrane

• Stroma

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is produced during C3 photosynthesis?

• Proteins

• A four-carbon intermediate compound

• A three-carbon compound called 3-phosphoglyceric acid

• Lipids

What is the role of ATP and NADPH in photosynthesis?

• To provide energy for assembling carbohydrate molecules

• To absorb sunlight

• To transport water

• To release oxygen

Carnivores obtain energy by eating ___

How does photosynthesis contribute to the production of oxygen and energy in plants?

Herbivores obtain energy by eating ___

The process of photosynthesis is carried out by plants, algae, and some types of bacteria, which capture energy from sunlight to produce oxygen (O2) and chemical energy stored in ______ (a sugar).

How does the process of photosynthesis support life on Earth?