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photosynthesis + respiration

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the products (release) of photosynthesis?

a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and glucose
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen and water
2.
What is photosynthesis?
a)
The process in which humans eat their food
b)
When a photographer takes a photo.
c)
To get your pictures from the photo lab.
d)
The process in which plants make their food.
3.

Which plant part absorbs water and nutrients?

(a)  

4.

What are the 3 reactants (uses) of photosynthesis? The reactants are the things needed for photosynthesis to occur.

a)

oxygen, glucose, sunlight

b)

sunlight, oxygen, water

c)

water, oxygen, carbon dioxide

d)

carbon dioxide, sunlight, water

5.

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

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

sugar

d)

glucose

6.
How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration differ?
a)
photosynthesis uses food and cellular respiration produces food
b)

photosynthesis creates and stores energy and cellular respiration releases energy

c)
photosynthesis uses oxygen and cellular respiration uses carbon dioxide
d)
photosynthesis makes ATP and cellular respiration uses sunlight
7.

Why is photosynthesis important for humans and animals?

a)

the oxygen we breath is created during photosynthesis

b)

the carbon dioxide we breath is created during photosynthesis

c)

the water we drink is created during photosynthesis

d)

the food we eat is created during photosynthesis

8.
What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?
a)
Chlorosynthesis
b)
Chlorophyll
c)
ADP
d)
Electron Transport
9.

Cellular respiration occurs in 

(a)  

10.
This is referred to as the energy currency of the cell
a)
ADP
b)
ATP
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Nucleus
11.
What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?
a)
6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
b)
6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
c)
6CO2 + 6H2O -> 6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy
d)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy -> 6O2 + C6H12O6
12.

Which of the following is a product of cellular respiration?

a)

Radiant Energy

b)

Oxygen

c)

Glucose

d)

Water

13.

What is the energy called that is made during cellular respiration?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Our cells get rid of carbon dioxide multiple times a minute. Which body process takes in oxygen and puts out carbon dioxide?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

There are levels of organization we use to talk about what our bodies are made of. Select the correct order of the four levels below from least to most complex:

a)

cells → organs → tissues → organ systems

b)

organ systems → organs → tissues → cells

c)

tissues → organs → cells → organ systems

d)

cells → tissues → organs → organ systems

16.

Select the Mitochondria

17.

Label which side is the Reactants and Products of Cellular Respirations

18.
Which conclusion best matches the trends shown on the graph?
a)
Bean plants produce more ATP than corn plants.
b)
Corn plants require more oxygen than bean plants.
c)
Corn plants release more carbon dioxide than bean plants.
d)
Corn plants produce sugars at a faster rate than bean plants.
19.

The rate of photosynthesis can be influenced by...

a)

Temperature

b)

Carbon dioxide levels

c)

Light intensity

d)

Oxygen concentration

20.

Match the following

a)

Reactant of Photosynthesis

1.

Carbon Dioxide

+

Water

  • +

  • Sunlight

b)

Product of Photosynthesis

2.

Glucose(sugar)

+

Oxygen (stomata)

c)

Reactant of Respiration

3.

Glucose(sugar)

+

Oxygen (nose)

d)

Product of Respiration

4.

Carbon Dioxide

+

Water

+

  • ATP

21.

___ is a group of organs and tissues that act as transfer stations carrying needed materials to cells and removing their waste products.

a)

circulatory system

b)

respiratory system

c)

nervous system

22.

Which is a function of the cardiovascular system?

a)

to move water throughout the body

b)

to transport gases throughout the body

c)

to eliminate waste from the body

d)

to provide structural support for the body

23.

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

a)

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

b)

o break down food and absorb nutrients

c)

to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

24.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
air/oxygen
b)
oxygen/carbon dioxide 
c)
carbon dioxide/waste 
d)
waste/air 
25.

Throwback question:

Root takes up water BEST in a ________ solution.

a)

Hypertonic solution

b)

Hypotonic solution

c)

Isotonic solution

26.

Label the Concentration areas

27.

What is the process called when the cell move gases in and out?

a)

Passive/Simple diffusion

b)

active transport

c)

osmosis

28.
Small openings called ______ are found on the underside of leaves and allow gases to enter or leave the plant cells.
a)
Phloem
b)
Chloroplasts
c)
Xylem
d)
Stomata
29.
These convert energy from sunlight into food for the plant through a chemical process called photosynthesis.
a)
Root
b)
Stem
c)
Leaves
d)
Flowers
30.

What part of the plant anchors the plant for support?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaves

31.

What part of the plant transports water and nutrients to other parts of the plant?

a)

roots

b)

stem

c)

leaves

32.

Which table correctly identifies how the plasma membrane contributes to maintenance of cellular homeostasis?

33.

Which pair of statements best compares the function of the carbohydrate cellulose, found in the cell walls of grass, and the protein cellulase, created by bacteria living in the stomach of herbivorous cows?

a)

The cellulose in the cell wall provides insulation for the grass.

*sugar makes the grass warm

b)

The cellulase created by the bacteria in the cow's stomach provides insulation for the cow.

*sugar makes the cow warm

c)

The cellulose in the cell wall stores genetic information for insects. 

*sugar has DNA for insects

d)

The cellulase created by the bacteria in the cow's stomach breaks down cellulose for energy to be used by the cow.

*sugar gives energy to the cow

34.

The root system will absorb the phosphate and it will be transported to the tips of the plants using the ​​ (a)   system​. The stem system is also called the ​ (b)   . Inside the shoot (stem) system are 2 straws. One straw is for food ​ (c)   and the other straw is for water+minerals ​ (d)   . Both straws together makes a ​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
Shoot
Stem
phloem
xylem
system
35.

Which plant response would best aid a plant in maximizing and retaining water acquired during a drought?

a)

Decreasing root growth, while increasing stem and leaf growth

b)

Increasing root, stem, and leaf growth

c)

Decreasing stem and leaf growth, while increasing root growth

d)

Increasing leaf and root growth, while decreasing stem growth

36.

Reactant ​ (a)  

Product ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Uses
Releases
37.

Photosynthesis Uses = ​(gas) (a)   + Water

Releases = (sugar)​ (b)   + (gas)​ (c)  

Energy = ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Glucose
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Solar
38.

Cellular Respiration

Uses = (gas)​ (a)   + (sugar)​ (b)  

Releases = (gas)​ (c)   + Water

Energy= ​ (d)   = ​ (e)   (ATP)

Choose from the below words
Oxygen
Glucose
Carbon Dioxide
Made/Created
Chemical Energy
39.

Match the following

a)

Intestines + Stomach

1.

Digestive System

b)

Blood vessels + Heart

2.

Circulatory System

c)

Skin, Hair, Nails

3.

Integumentary System

d)

Nutrients, Intestines

4.

Digestive System

e)

White Blood Cell

5.

Immune System