Photosynthesis Exploration

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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Most plants appear green because chlorophyll

• absorbs green light.
• absorbs violet light.
• reflects green light.
• does not absorb violet light.

The reactants of photosynthesis are

• sugar and water.
• sugar and oxygen.
• carbon dioxide and water.
• carbon dioxide and oxygen.

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Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?

• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from water.
• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from soil.
• Plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis from sunlight.
• Plants do not require energy to perform photosynthesis.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water
• Carbon dioxide and oxygen
• Glucose and oxygen
• Glucose and water

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What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

• chloroplast
• thylakoid
• grana
• chlorophyll

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Autotroph or heterotroph?

• Autotroph
• Heterotroph

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Autotroph or heterotroph?

• Autotroph
• Heterotroph

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Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

• 6CO₂ + 6H₂O --> 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆
• 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6H₂O --> O₂ 
• 6O₂ + 6H₂O --> 6CO₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆
• C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ---> 6H₂O + 6CO₂ 

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Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon dioxide

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