Photosynthesis

Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Air

• Wind

Select the two raw materials that are needed for photosynthesis to take place

• Light Energy and Chlorophyll

• Carbon Dioxide and Water

• Oxygen and Glucose

• Water and Light Energy

What are the two products that are formed in photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

• Water and Oxygen

• Oxygen and Glucose

• Water and Glucose

What is the word equation for photosynthesis?

• Carbon Dioxide + Water --> Glucose + Oxygen

• Oxygen + Glucose --> Carbon Dioxide + Water

Which part of a plant cell absorbs the light in photosynthesis?

• Nucleus
• Cell membrane
• Vacuole
• Chloroplast

What is the name of the green pigment found inside the chloroplasts?

• Chlorosome
• Chlorophyll
• Chlorocell
• Chlorochondria

What are the tiny pores in the lower epidermis called?

• Gaps
• Stomata
• Tomato
• Potato

Which gas mainly diffuses into the leaf through the stomata during the day time?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

How is the water needed for photosynthesis absorbed by the plant?

• Through the leaves.

• Through the stomata.

• Through the roots.

• Through the stem.

Which is not true about photosynthesis?

• Both plants and animals benefit from photosynthesis.

• Glucose (sugar) is stored by the plants to be use later.

• Carbon Dioxide is released through tiny openings on the bottom of leaves.

• Some of the sugar is made into other compounds, such as cellulose.