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Photosynthesis

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the reactants of photosynthesis? The reactants are the things needed for photosynthesis to occur.

a)

oxygen and glucose in the presence of sunlight

b)

sunlight and oxygen in the presence of water

c)

water and oxygen in the presence of carbon dioxide

d)

carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight

2.

What pigment captures/absorbs sunlight?

a)

stomata

b)

chlorophyll

c)

chloroplast

d)

phloem

3.

What are the tiny openings that let in the carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis?

a)

stomata

b)

xylem

c)

phloem

d)

chloroplast

4.

How does water travel from the roots to the plan leaf? Name the structure that carries water.

a)

stomata

b)

phloem

c)

chloroplast

d)

xylem

5.

What are the 2 products of photosynthesis? The products are the things made in the process of photosynthesis.

a)

water, sunlight

b)

glucose, carbon dioxide

c)

oxygen, glucose

d)

sunlight, oxygen

6.

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

a)

To make food

b)

To create energy

c)

To release oxygen

d)

To absorb sunlight

7.

Which product is "waste" and mostly released by the producer (plant)?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

sugar

d)

glucose

8.

How does oxygen get released by the producer (plant)? Name the structure in the leaf.

a)

stomata

b)

xylem

c)

phloem

d)

chloroplast

9.

Which of the following are TRUE statements? (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts of leaf cells

b)

Photosynthesis means "making food using sun"

c)

Photosynthesis can occur in the dark

d)

All plants, plant-like protists, and some bacteria go through photosynthesis

10.

Which organelle is responsible making food (glucose) using sunlight?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

11.

Which organelle stores water for use in photosynthesis?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Vacuole

d)

Nucleus

12.

How does most of the water needed by the plant get into its leaves?

a)

It enters through the stomata

b)

The roots absorb it and then it travels up the stem in the xylem

c)

It's made during a chemical reaction in the leaf

d)

The flowers capture water and deliver it to the leaves

13.

Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

a)

Only Autotrophs

b)

Only Heterotrophs

c)

Autotrophs and Heterotrophs

14.
Which of the following is an example of an AUTOTROPH?
a)
Appletree
b)
Dog
c)
Mushroom
d)
Human
15.

Chlorophyll is green because

a)

it absorbs green wavelengths of light

b)

it absorbs blue and yellow wavelengths of light

c)

it reflects green wavelengths of light

d)

it is an optical illusion caused by the transmission of light

16.

Where is the main site of photosynthesis on a plant?

a)

Stem

b)

Leaves

c)

Petals

d)

Pollen

17.

Which part of the plant holds the main networks of xylem and phloem?

a)

leaves

b)

petals

c)

stem

d)

roots

18.

Xylem carries-

a)

water up from the roots

b)

water down from the leaves

c)

Glucose from the roots

d)

Glucose down the stem

19.

Phloem carries-

a)

Glucose all around the plant

b)

Glucose to the roots only

c)

Water all around the plant

d)

Water up from the roots

20.

Plants take in radiant energy and turn it into what form of energy?

a)

Chemical

b)

Thermal

c)

Potential

d)

Kinetic

21.

When light intensity goes up, the rate of photosynthesis goes _______.

a)

up

b)

down

c)

at the same rate. It does not change.

22.

What are the raw materials needed by photosynthesis? Pick 2.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen

c)

glucose

d)

water

23.

How many molecules of carbon dioxide are in the photosynthesis equation?

a)

1 molecule

b)

2 molecules

c)

6 molecules

d)

12 molecules

24.

How many molecules of water are in the photosynthesis equation?

a)

1 molecule

b)

2 molecules

c)

6 molecules

d)

12 molecules

25.

What side of the photosynthesis equation are the products of photosynthesis?

a)

right side

b)

left side

c)

over the arrow

26.

How many molecules of glucose are in the photosynthesis equation?

a)

1 molecule

b)

2 molecules

c)

6 molecules

d)

12 molecules

27.

Glucose is a type of sugar. It is the "food" that is made during photosynthesis.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Light energy is not needed for the photosynthesis chemical reaction to take place.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

When a plant cell breaks down the sugar that it makes, it releases the energy that it contains.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

How does a plant use energy in glucose?

a)

It is ONLY stored.

b)

It is ONLY used right away.

c)

It is BOTH stored and used right away.

31.

What is C6H12O6?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen

c)

glucose

d)

water

32.

What is the process (equation) for photosynthesis?

a)

6CO2 + C6H12O6 --> 6H2O + 6O2

b)

6H2O + 6CO2 --> C6H12O6 + 6O2

c)

6CO2 + C6H12O6 --> 6H2O + Energy

d)

6O2 + C6H12O6 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O

33.

What is the primary source of energy for all food chains or webs?

a)

decomposers

b)

producers

c)

consumers

d)

the sun