Photosynthesis Quiz

What does the term 'photosynthesis' mean?

• Producing food using light

• Producing energy using water

• Producing food using water

• Producing oxygen using light

Which of the following organisms can perform photosynthesis?

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Fungi

• Animals

What are the main substances required for photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and glucose

• Water and carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Glucose and sunlight

Which of the following is a waste product of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Water

• Oxygen

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To absorb water

• To absorb sunlight

• To release oxygen

• To produce glucose

Why is sunlight important in photosynthesis?

• It helps in the absorption of water

• It provides energy for the process

• It is converted into glucose

• It is used to produce oxygen

What is one of the uses of glucose in plants?

• To absorb sunlight

• To store as starch

• To produce oxygen

• To release carbon dioxide

How do animals obtain their food if they cannot perform photosynthesis?

• By absorbing water

• By producing glucose

• By eating plants or other animals

• By absorbing sunlight

What is the role of plants in food chains?

• They are predators

• They are producers

• They are decomposers

• They are consumers

What happens to glucose that is not immediately used by the plant?

• It is released as carbon dioxide

• It is stored as starch

• It is used to absorb sunlight

• It is converted into oxygen