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Photosynthesis Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which metal ion is a constituent of chlorophyll?

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Copper

d)

Zinc

2.

Which range of wavelength (in nm) is calle photosynthetically active radiation (PAR)

a)

100-390

b)

390-430

c)

400-700

d)

760-10000

3.

Maximum photosynthesis occurs in?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Violet

4.

Dark reaction in photosynthesis is called so because

a)

It can occur in dark also

b)

It does not depend on light energy

c)

It cannot occur during day light

d)

It occurs more rapidly at night.

5.

Number of Calvin cycles required to generate a molecule of hexose is

a)

2

b)

6

c)

4

d)

8

6.

Plants purify air during

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Respiration

c)

Transpiration

d)

Desiccation

7.

Chlorophyll appears green because it

a)

Reflects green light

b)

Transmits green light

c)

Absorbs green light

d)

Transforms green light.

8.

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

a)

To produce oxygen

b)

To produce glucose

c)

To absorb carbon dioxide

d)

To release energy

9.

Which of the following is a reactant in the process of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Glucose

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Water

10.

Which pigment in the chloroplast absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

a)

Hemoglobin

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Carotene

d)

Phycobilin

11.

Photosynthesis takes place in which part of the plant cell?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

12.

The oxygen produced during photosynthesis comes from:

a)

Water

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Glucose

d)

Nitrogen

13.

In photosynthesis, the energy from sunlight is used to:

a)

Break down glucose

b)

Form glucose

c)

Release carbon dioxide

d)

Convert oxygen into carbon dioxide

14.

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of photosynthesis?

a)

Light intensity

b)

Temperature

c)

Water availability

d)

Soil colour

15.

What is produced as a by-product of photosynthesis?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Glucose

d)

Carbon dioxide

16.

The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis is also known as:

a)

Calvin Cycle

b)

Electron Transport Chain

c)

Glycolysis

d)

Krebs Cycle

17.

Which of the following raw materials is absorbed by plants through their roots for photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Water

d)

Sunlight

18.

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

a)

It provides energy to break down glucose.

b)

It helps in the absorption of water.

c)

It provides energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

d)

It supplies carbon dioxide to the plant.

19.

Which of the following is NOT a raw material for photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Water

c)

Oxygen

d)

Sunlight

20.

Which water remains available for plants.

a)

capillary water

b)

Hydroscopic water

c)

Gravitational water

d)

Chemically combined water