Photosynthesis and Plant Responses: Chemical Equation of Photosynthesis

What is the purpose of a chemical equation in a reaction?

• To change the reaction's color

• To interpret the reaction

• To create new elements

• To increase reaction speed

Which two substances are the starting materials in the photosynthesis process?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Oxygen and glucose

• Sulfur and phosphorus

• Nitrogen and hydrogen

What role does light energy play in photosynthesis?

• It drives the process

• It creates carbon dioxide

• It cools down the reaction

• It absorbs oxygen

What is the simple sugar produced during photosynthesis?

• Lactose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

How do plants utilize the glucose produced in photosynthesis?

• For structural support

• For energy

• As a waste product

• As a pigment