Cells and their Functions

Charlotte and Jackson are learning about why photosynthesis is an essential process for life. Why is it important?

• It creates oxygen for animals to breathe

• Most food chains and food web depend on it

• It creates glucose for plants to use as energy

• All of these are correct

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Which part of the plant collects the sun's energy and makes food?

• Leaf

• Stem

• Roots

• Flower

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Which organelle performs Photosynthesis?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Leaves

• Plants

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What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

• Chloroplast

• Chlorophyll

• ATP

• Green

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Plants need ________from the air for photosynthesis.

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• sugar

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During a biology class, Harper and Mia were discussing the function of chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are...

• Organelles of animal cells that produces ATP

• Organelles where lipids are produced

• Organelles of plant cells where energy is made

• Organelles that store water

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A student is collecting the gas given off from a plant in bright sunlight at a temperature of 27°C. The gas being collected is probably ________.

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• glucose

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Which of the following equations represents the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

• 6O₂+ 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆+ 6O₂

• C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O→ 6O₂+ 6O₂

• 6CO₂+ 6H₂O→ C₆H₁₂O₆+ 6O₂

• 6O₂ + 6H₂O→ C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6CO₂

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Glucose is a ...

• sugar
• carbohydrate
• source of quick energy
• all are correct

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Is the glucose (C6H12O6) created in photosynthesis a reactant or a product?

• reactant

• product

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