BIOLOGY 4.1 - Photosynthesis

What is the name of the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• fermentation

• glycolysis

• photosynthesis

• oxidation

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During photosynthesis, which gas is produced and released by plants?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• methane

• argon

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Sophia is learning about how plants survive in her science class. She wonders, how do leaves help plants?

• They help hold the plant up.

• They take in water from the soil.

• They help make food through photosynthesis.

• They help make seeds.

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What is the name of the simple sugar that is produced in photosynthesis?

• Sucrose
• Dextrose
• Glucose
• Lactose

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Which substances are needed for the process of photosynthesis to occur?

• oxygen and sunlight

• carbon dioxide and water

• glucose and oxygen

• water and nitrogen

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

• oxygen and carbon dioxide
• oxygen and glucose
• carbon dioxide and water
• water and glucose

Olivia is studying biology and needs to know the chemical formula for glucose for her upcoming exam. What is the chemical formula for glucose?

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• C₆H₆O₁₂

• C₁₂H₆O₁₂

• C₆O₂H₆

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Why are plants usually green?

• Because the chlorophyll reflects green light

• Because the chlorophyll absorbs green light

• Because the accessory pigments combine to make green

• Because the accessory pigments only absorb green light

Which of these factors would reduce the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants?

• Increasing the temperature to optimal levels

• Reducing the light intensity from high to low

• Increasing the availability of water

• All of these factors

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Which choice correctly shows the gases that enter and exit plants during photosynthesis?

• Enter: Oxygen
  Exit: Carbon dioxide
• Enter: Water vapor
  Exit: Glucose
• Enter: Carbon dioxide
  Exit: Oxygen
• Enter: Light
  Exit: Water vapor

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