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Respiration/Photosynthesis (ai)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is respiration?

a)

A process of converting light energy to chemical energy

b)

A process of storing energy in food

c)

A process of releasing energy from food

d)

A process of making food

2.

What is photosynthesis?

a)

A process of converting light energy to chemical energy

b)

A process of releasing energy from food

c)

A process of making food

d)

A process of storing energy in food

3.

What is the main difference between respiration and photosynthesis?

a)

Respiration releases energy from food, while photosynthesis converts light energy to chemical energy

b)

Respiration converts light energy to chemical energy, while photosynthesis releases energy from food

c)

Respiration and photosynthesis are the same process

d)

Respiration and photosynthesis have no relation to energy

4.

What is the chemical equation for aerobic respiration?

a)

Glucose + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + energy

b)

Carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen + energy

c)

Oxygen + water -> glucose + carbon dioxide + energy

d)

Glucose + water -> carbon dioxide + oxygen + energy

5.

What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

a)

To convert energy into matter

b)

To stop reactions completely

c)

To speed up reactions without being used up

d)

To slow down reactions

6.

What happens if there is a shortage of oxygen during respiration?

a)

The rate of respiration remains constant

b)

The rate of respiration stops completely

c)

The rate of respiration decreases

d)

The rate of respiration increases

7.

Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant?

a)

Flowers

b)

Leaves

c)

Stem

d)

Roots

8.

What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

a)

To absorb water

b)

To absorb carbon dioxide

c)

To absorb light energy

d)

To absorb oxygen

9.

What is the ideal temperature range for photosynthesis in most plants?

a)

Below 0 degrees

b)

Between 0 and 10 degrees

c)

Between 20 and 30 degrees

d)

Above 40 degrees

10.

What is the source of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Soil

d)

Sunlight

11.

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

a)

To absorb light energy

b)

To absorb carbon dioxide

c)

To provide oxygen for the process

d)

To allow glucose to be made

12.

Why do active people need larger amounts of food than inactive people?

a)

Because they don't need food

b)

Because they sleep more

c)

Because they have faster metabolism

d)

Because they have slower metabolism

13.

What happens when plants are short of carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?

a)

The rate of photosynthesis decreases

b)

The rate of photosynthesis remains constant

c)

The rate of photosynthesis increases

d)

The rate of photosynthesis stops completely

14.

What is the main waste product of anaerobic respiration?

a)

Glucose

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Water

d)

Lactic acid

15.

Why is the rate of photosynthesis greater in the summer than in winter?

a)

Due to higher light intensity

b)

Due to longer nights

c)

Due to lower temperatures

d)

Due to shorter days