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Photosynthesis

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where does photosynthesis occur?

a)

mitochondria

b)

chloroplast

c)

animal cells

d)

ribosomes

2.

Which of the following are products of photosynthesis? (Select 2)

a)

glucose

b)

light

c)

water

d)

oxygen

3.

What are the round membrane disks inside the chloroplast where the light reactions take place?

a)

Thylakoids

b)

Cristae

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cytoplasm

4.

Photosynthesis is broken down into two parts - first the ​ (a)   create ATP and NADPH. Second the ​ (b)   uses carbon dioxide to make ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
light reactions
Calvin cycle
glucose
water
5.

Match the following parts of the cell to their functions:

a)

Green pigment that absorbs light energy

1.

Chlorophyll

b)

Space in the chloroplast where the Calvin Cycle occurs

2.

Stroma

c)

Membrane in the chloroplast where light reactions occur

3.

Thylakoids

d)

Organelle responsible for photosynthesis in plants

4.

Chloroplast

6.
What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?
a)
carbohydrates-chemical
b)
sunlight-radiant
c)
heat-thermal
d)
television-electrical
7.

Plants are called producers because they...

a)

Produce energy

b)

Make their own food

c)

Are edible

d)

Grow from seeds

8.

The two REACTANTS of photosynthesis are

a)

Water and Carbon Dioxide

b)

Water and Oxygen

c)

Glucose and Oxygen

d)

Glucose and Water

9.
What are the two products of the light reactions that are needed for the calvin cycle?
a)
NAD and NADPH
b)
NADP + and Glucose
c)
NADPH and ATP
d)
Oxygen and NADPH
10.
What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things
a)
Sugar
b)
Sun
c)
Moon
d)
Carbon Dioxide
11.

What is the primary pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?

a)

Chlorosynthesis

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Green

12.
The ____________ is the most photosynthetic part of a plant.
a)
leaf
b)
flower
c)
roots
d)
stem
13.

The brilliant colors of leaves in the fall are a result of

a)

new synthesis of orange and yellow pigments in leaves.

b)

the movement of chlorophyll from the stems to the leaves.

c)

the stopping of chlorophyll synthesis, making the carotenoid pigments visible.

d)

the decrease of auxins in the meristems and the increase of phytochrome in the leaves.

14.

Identify the main plant pigment found in orange carrots and pumpkins?

a)

carotenoids

b)

anthocyanin

c)

chlorophyll

15.

Mark the main colors that carotenoids REFLECT?

a)

purple

b)

blue-green

c)

yellow

d)

orange

16.

Mark the main color that carotenoids ABSORB?

a)

purple

b)

blue-green

c)

orange

d)

red

17.

Mark the main color that chlorophyll REFLECTS?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

orange

d)

red

18.

Mark the 2 colors that chlorophyll ABSORBS?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

red

19.

Calculate the retention factor (rf). Use a calculator if you need to!

(a)  

20.

A substance is soluble if it can be dissolved.


In paper chromatography, the most soluble solute _____________________ .

a)

does not move from the front line

b)

stays closest to the front line

c)

travels furthest away from the front line

d)

can be found in the middle of the chromatogram

21.

What is chromatography?

a)

A way to see pretty colors

b)

A laboratory technique used to separate a mixture.

c)

A form of distillation