Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

Which of the following is a special ability that plants possess?

• Flying like a falcon

• Walking up walls

• Transporting water

• Breathing underwater

What two important substances do plants produce through photosynthesis that are essential for many other living things?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Glucose and oxygen

• Light and heat

• Nitrogen and hydrogen

Why are plants considered essential "major producers" in food webs?

• They consume other organisms for energy.

• They break down dead organisms.

• They create their own food.

• They provide shelter for animals.

What specific type of sugar do plants create during photosynthesis?

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

What are the primary ingredients (reactants) that plants use for photosynthesis?

• Glucose and oxygen

• Light and ATP

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Nitrogen and sunlight

What is the name of the green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

• Chlorophyll

Why do many plants appear green to our eyes?

• They absorb all colors of light.

• Chlorophyll reflects green light.

• They produce green light.

• They only absorb green light.