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Photosynthesis Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

a)

Xanthophyll

b)

Carotene

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Melanin

2.

Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant cell?

a)

mitochondria

b)

chloroplasts

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

3.

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

a)

Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions

b)

Dark reactions and carbon reactions

c)

Chlorophyll reactions and pigment reactions

d)

Sunlight reactions and energy reactions

4.

What gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

b)

Nitrogen (N2)

c)

Hydrogen (H2)

d)

Oxygen (O2)

5.

What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Nuclear energy

c)

Coal

d)

Wind power

6.

What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

a)

Store excess water for the plant

b)

Absorb light energy and convert it into chemical energy

c)

Regulate the temperature of the plant

d)

Reflect light energy back into the environment

7.

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

a)

CO2 + H2O + light energy -> CH4 + O2

b)

6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

c)

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

d)

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

8.

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

a)

Sunlight regulates the temperature during photosynthesis.

b)

Sunlight provides water for photosynthesis.

c)

Sunlight provides the energy for the photosynthesis process.

d)

Sunlight releases oxygen in photosynthesis.

9.

How do plants obtain water for photosynthesis?

a)

Through their leaves absorbing water from the air

b)

Through their stems absorbing water from sunlight

c)

Through their flowers absorbing water from the ground

d)

Through their roots absorbing water from the soil

10.

What are the byproducts of photosynthesis?

a)

Glucose and oxygen

b)

Water and carbon dioxide

c)

Sunlight and soil

d)

Nitrogen and phosphorus