Why is photosynthesis important to plants?

What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

• To convert solar energy into chemical energy

• To convert oxygen into carbon dioxide

• To produce chlorophyll

• To absorb green light

Which organisms are primarily responsible for carrying out photosynthesis?

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

• Fungi

• Animals

Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis occur?

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

• Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle

• Glycolysis and Krebs cycle

• Electron transport chain and fermentation

• Transcription and translation

What role does photosynthesis play in the global carbon cycle?

• It consumes carbon dioxide and releases oxygen

• It releases carbon dioxide and consumes oxygen

• It produces fossil fuels directly

• It absorbs nitrogen from the atmosphere