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Photosynthesis Basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

a)

6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

b)

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

c)

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

d)

CO2 + H2O + light energy -> CH4 + O2

2.

In the photosynthesis equation, what does CO2 stand for?

a)

Oxygen Dioxide

b)

Carbon Oxide

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Nitrogen Dioxide

3.

In the photosynthesis equation, what does H2O stand for?

a)

Hydrogen Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Water

d)

Hydrogen Peroxide

4.

What are the products of photosynthesis?

a)

Protein and lipids

b)

Carbon dioxide and water

c)

Nitrogen and phosphorus

d)

Glucose and oxygen

5.

What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

a)

Hydrogen and carbon monoxide

b)

Oxygen and glucose

c)

Nitrogen and sunlight

d)

Carbon dioxide and water

6.

Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant cell?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Nucleus

7.

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

a)

Chlorophyll converts carbon dioxide into glucose during photosynthesis.

b)

Chlorophyll releases oxygen during photosynthesis.

c)

Chlorophyll absorbs light energy during photosynthesis.

d)

Chlorophyll provides structural support to plant cells during photosynthesis.

8.

What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

a)

Fire

b)

Moonlight

c)

Wind

d)

Sunlight

9.

What is the overall purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

a)

To convert sunlight into energy (glucose) for growth and survival.

b)

To convert water into oxygen

c)

To absorb nutrients from the soil

d)

To regulate temperature in the plant

10.

How does photosynthesis contribute to the oxygen cycle?

a)

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by reducing the oxygen levels.

b)

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

c)

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by producing carbon dioxide.

d)

Photosynthesis contributes to the oxygen cycle by absorbing oxygen.