Photosynthesis and Plants

What molecule absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

• chloroplast

• thylakoid

• grana

• chlorophyll

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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 reactants of photosynthesis are

• sugar and water.

• sugar and oxygen.

• carbon dioxide and water.

• carbon dioxide and oxygen.

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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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What is the tissue that is used to transport necessary materials throughout the plant known as capillary action?

• Circulatory tissue

• Transport tissue

• Vascular tissue

• Pathway tissue

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What is the function of the cuticle on a leaf?

• to keep water from entering the leaf

• to keep water from leaving the leaf

• to keep bacteria out of the leaf

• to keep oxygen in the leaf

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Which of the following go through the process of photosynthesis?

• bees

• algae

• humans

• mushrooms

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Which of the following is not needed for photosynthesis to occur?

• sunlight

• carbon dioxide

• water

• oxygen

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Most plants appear green because chlorophyll

• absorbs green light.

• absorbs violet light.

• reflects green light.

• does not absorb violet light.

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The two structures that limit transpiration are known as

• Guard cells and xylem

• Stomata and guard cells

• xylem and phloem

• stomata and phloem

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