Exploring Photosynthesis and Energy Flow

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

• To produce carbon dioxide

• To convert light energy into chemical energy

• To absorb oxygen

• To break down glucose

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In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis mainly occur?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• Water and carbon dioxide

• Oxygen and glucose

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Glucose and nitrogen

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Which of the following equations correctly represents the process of photosynthesis?

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What role does oxygen play in the process of photosynthesis?

• It is a reactant

• It is a byproduct

• It is the main source of energy

• It is used to absorb light

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Which of the following best describes the flow of energy in an ecosystem?
Producers produce their own food. Consumers have to find/eat food.

• Energy flows from consumers to producers

• Energy flows from decomposers to producers

• Energy flows from the sun to producers and then to consumers

• Energy flows from producers to the sun

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The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

• the Earth
• the moon
• the sun
• the food we eat/make

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The cellular process when plants convert solar energy into stored chemical energy (glucose).

• infiltration

• decompostion

• photosynthesis

• respiration

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Which gas bubbles are being collected?

• carbon dioxide
• water vapor
• nitrogen
• oxygen

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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

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