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Photosynthesis study guide review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are autotrophs?

a)

deer

b)

plants

c)

leopards

d)

mushrooms

2.

One of the principal chemical compounds that living things use to store energy is

a)

DNA

b)

ATP

c)

H2O

d)

CO2

3.

In addition to light and chlorophyll, photosynthesis requires

a)

water and oxygen

b)

water and sugars

c)

oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

water and carbon dioxide

4.

The leaves of a plant appear green because chlorophyll

a)

reflects blue light

b)

absorbs blue light

c)

reflects green light

d)

absorbs green light

5.

The products of photosynthesis are

a)

sugars and oxygen

b)

sugars and carbon dioxide

c)

water and carbon dioxide

d)

hydrogen and oxygen

6.

Which organelle contains chlorophyll?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis use the reactant _______ to produce the product ______.

a)

H2O ; O2

b)

H2O ; glucose

c)

CO2 ; O2

d)

CO2 ; glucose

8.

Which substance from the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is a source of energy for the Calvin cycle?

a)

ADP

b)

H2O

c)

ATP

d)

pyruvic acid

9.

The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are also known as the

a)

Calvin cycle

b)

Priestley cycle

c)

electron transport

d)

ATP cycle

10.

The chief pigment molecule used by all plants to capture sunlight energy for photosynthesis is

a)

carotene

b)

chlorophyll

c)

anthocyanin

d)

red pigment

11.

For #12: Examine the ATP molecule picture. Which of these is NOT correct?

a)

A is adenine

b)

B is ribose

c)

C are phosphate groups to create ADP

d)

D is the 3rd phosphate group to create AMP

12.

for #12: Examine the ATP molecule. Where is the energy stored?

a)

in the adenine molecule

b)

in the ribose molecule

c)

in the phosphate groups

d)

in the bonds between the phosphate groups

13.

For #15: What role do plant pigments play in the process of photosynthesis?

a)

they make the plant green

b)

they absorb energy from the sun so it can be converted to ATP

c)

they are made of glucose so they are food for animals

d)

they absorb and hold water in a cell

14.

for #17: Which of these factors will NOT affect the rate of photosynthesis in a plant?

a)

the temperature

b)

the amount of CO2

c)

the amount of available sunlight

d)

the amount of water

e)

the amount of available oxygen

15.

An organism that obtains its energy from the foods it eats is

a)

an autotroph

b)

a heterotroph

c)

a photosystem

d)

ATP

16.

During the ___________ of photosynthesis, energy from sunlight is used to form ATP, NADPH and oxygen.

a)

Calvin cycle

b)

photosystems

c)

light-dependent reactions

d)

chlorophyll

17.

______ is one of the main chemical compounds that cells use to store and release chemical energy.

a)

thylakoids

b)

stroma

c)

chlorophyll

d)

ATP

18.

A light-collecting unit in a chloroplast is a

a)

chlorophyll

b)

photosystem

c)

calvin cycle

d)

stroma

19.

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place in the _____ membranes of chloroplasts.

a)

thylakoid

b)

stroma

c)

photosystem

d)

calvin cycle

20.

The stage of photosynthesis that uses ATP and NADPH to form high-energy sugars is the

a)

light-dependent reactions

b)

stroma

c)

thylakoids

d)

calvin cycle

21.

A plant or other organism that is able to make its own food is

a)

a heterotroph

b)

an autotroph

c)

a decomposer

d)

chlorophyll

22.

_______ is the overall process in which sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and high-energy sugars.

a)

calvin cycle

b)

light-dependent reactions

c)

photosynthesis

d)

photosystem

23.

The region of the chloroplast in which the Calvin cycle occurs is the

a)

stroma

b)

thylakoids

c)

photosystems

d)

ATP

24.

The principle pigment in plants is called

a)

ATP

b)

photosystem

c)

stroma

d)

chlorophyll

25.

Which of the following is NOT produced in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

a)

NADPH

b)

sugars

c)

hydrogen ions

d)

ATP

e)

oxygen

26.

Which equation best summarizes the process of photosynthesis?

a)

water + carbon dioxide >>light>>> sugars + oxygen

b)

sugars + oxygen >>light>>> water + carbon

c)

water + oxygen >>light>>> sugars + carbon dioxide

d)

oxygen + carbon dioxide >>light>>> sugars + oxygen

e)

sugars + carbon dioxide >>light>>> water + oxygen

27.

The color of light that is LEAST useful to a plant during photosynthesis is

a)

red

b)

blue

c)

green

d)

orange

e)

violet

28.

The first step in photosynthesis is the

a)

synthesis of water

b)

production of oxygen

c)

formation of ATP

d)

breakdown of carbon dioxide

e)

absorption of light energy

29.

In a typical plant, all of the following factors are necessary for photosynthesis EXCEPT

a)

chlorophyll

b)

light

c)

oxygen

d)

carbon dioxide

e)

water

30.

In which organelles would most of the pigments be found?

a)

vacuoles

b)

centrioles

c)

mitochondria

d)

chloroplasts

31.

For #11: How do heterotrophs and autotrophs differ in how they get energy?

a)

heterotrophs use photosynthesis and autotrophs eat heterotrophs

b)

autotrophs use photosynthesis and heterotrophs must eat other organisms

c)

both autotrophs and heterotrophs use sunlight and make their own food

d)

heterotrophs eat only other heterotrophs while autotrophs use photosynthesis

32.

For #13 on the study guide: What is the outer membrane of the chloroplast?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

For #13 on the study guide: What is letter B pointing to?

a)

the inner membranes

b)

thylakoids

c)

grana

d)

stroma

34.

For study guide #13: what are the thylakoids?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

For study guide #13: Where do the light dependent reactions occur?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

Where do the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Which of the following is a PRODUCT of photosynthesis?

a)

water

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

sunlight

38.

Look at this graph: Which of the following is true?

a)

temperature does not affect photosynthesis

b)

the rate of photosynthesis is consistent over a large range of temperatures

c)

the rate of photosynthesis drops to near zero at very low and very high temperatures

d)

the rate of photosynthesis is highest at low temperatures

39.

In this picture, what is the region where most of photosynthesis occurs?

a)

A

b)

C

c)

H

d)

J

e)

K

40.

Which of the following does NOT occur at letter F?

a)

oxygen gas moves into the leaf

b)

carbon dioxide gas moves into the leaf

c)

water vapor exits the leaf

d)

all of the other answers are events that occur at letter F

41.

What is the function of the cuticle? What letter is it in the picture?

a)

to protect the leaf, D

b)

to help gases diffuse into the leaf, C

c)

to gather sunlight for photosynthesis, J

d)

to prevent water loss from the leaf, K

e)

to prevent water from entering from the leaf, I

42.

Which of the following is a correct match of the tissue name with it's description.

a)

xylem: dead cells to move sugars in the plant

b)

phloem: dead cells to move water in the plant

c)

xylem: live cells to move water in the plant

d)

phloem: live cells to move sugars in the plant

43.

High energy sugars are produced during the ______ reactions.

a)

light-dependent

b)

light-independent

c)

glycolysis

d)

sunlight

44.

In a leaf, the vascular tissue that moves food and water throughout the plant is located in

a)

the cuticle

b)

the stomata

c)

the guard cells

d)

a vein

45.

During a drought, all of the following will occur EXCEPT

a)

guard cells will keep stomata closed during the day

b)

photosynthesis will occur at night to help save water

c)

water loss from the plant will be kept to a minimum with the help of the cuticle and guard cells

d)

water will move through the xylem from the roots to the leaves