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Photosynthesis Basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Select the correct word equation for photosynthesis

a)

carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

b)

water + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + glucose

c)

carbon dioxide + glucose --> oxygen + water

d)

glucose + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water

2.

Which of these do plants require for photosynthesis (select 2)

a)

water

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen

3.

where in this cell does photosynthesis take place?

a)

vacuole

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplasts

d)

cytoplasm

4.

Is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic process

a)

Endothermic (requires energy)

b)

Exothermic (releases energy)

5.

This picture shows an equation for the process of photosynthesis.


Which of these are the products

a)

sunlight

b)

glucose

c)

water

d)

oxygen

6.

Can this cell photosynthesise?

a)

no because it doesn't have chloroplasts

b)

yes because it has a cell wall

c)

no because it doesn't have a nucleus

d)

yes because it has a flagellum

7.

The part of the plant which does the most photosynthesis is the

a)

leaves

b)

roots

c)

flower

d)

stem

8.

plants in dry land may have large roots to...

a)

absorb water from the soil

b)

absorb carbon dioxide from the soil

c)

to put water back into the soil

d)

to release oxygen into the air

9.

this greenhouse has lights. Is this most useful in summer or winter?

a)

Summer

b)

Winter

10.

(select 2) Small plants like daisies do not appear to grow well under large trees. This is because...

a)

the large trees block out the light

b)

the large tree has bigger roots that absorb more water

c)

the large tree takes in all of the oxygen

d)

glucose is not available in the soil near the large tree