HOW PLANTS GROW/PHOTOSYNTHESIS

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

• To produce oxygen only
  
  

• To produce glucose (sugar) for energy

• To absorb water

• To release carbon dioxide

Which part of the plant makes food?

• leaves

• roots

• flowers

• stem

In starch tests, _______ solution is added to turn leaves blue-black if starch is present.

Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

The process where plants use sunlight to make food.

The organelle in the cell where photosynthesis occurs.

Which pigment is responsible for the green colour of leaves?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

In the starch test, why is betadine used?

• To check for protein

• To check for water

• To check for starch

• To check for oxygen

What do plants use ethanol for in experiments?

• 
  To test for starch in leaves
  
  

• To test for oxygen

• To test for water transport

• To measure growth