Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

Which of the following organisms can perform photosynthesis?

• Animals

• Fungi

• Some protists and bacteria

• All living organisms

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis for plants?

• To release oxygen into the atmosphere.

• To produce glucose for energy.

• To absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

• To create water for hydration.

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Glucose and oxygen

• ATP and NADPH

• Light and heat

What role do plants play in food webs?

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Major producers

• Scavengers

How do the overall equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to each other?

• They are identical processes.

• The reactants of one are the products of the other.

• They both produce glucose and oxygen.

• They are unrelated chemical reactions.

How do plants obtain glucose compared to animals?

• Both plants and animals make their own glucose.

• Plants make their own glucose, while animals consume it.

• Animals make their own glucose, while plants consume it.

• Neither plants nor animals need glucose.

What is the primary function of pigments in plants?

• To provide structural support.

• To attract pollinators.

• To capture light energy.

• To transport water and nutrients.

Why do plants appear green to our eyes?

• Chlorophyll absorbs green light.

• Chlorophyll reflects green light.

• Plants produce green light.

• Green light is not necessary for photosynthesis.

Where is chlorophyll primarily found within a plant cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Vacuoles

What are the two major processes that make up photosynthesis?

• Glycolysis and Krebs cycle

• Light-dependent and light-independent reactions

• Fermentation and cellular respiration

• Transpiration and absorption