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Photosynthesis and Plants

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What molecule absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

a)

chloroplast

b)

thylakoid

c)

grana

d)

chlorophyll

2.

The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.

a)

the Earth

b)

the moon

c)

the sun

d)

the food we eat/make

3.

The reactants of photosynthesis are

a)

sugar and water.

b)

sugar and oxygen.

c)

carbon dioxide and water.

d)

carbon dioxide and oxygen.

4.

Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

a)

6CO2 + 6H2O --> 6O+ C6H12O6

b)

6CO+ C6H12O6 + 6H2O --> O

c)

6O2 + 6H2O --> 6CO+ C6H12O6

d)

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ---> 6H2O + 6CO2 

5.

What is the tissue that is used to transport necessary materials throughout the plant known as capillary action?

a)

Circulatory tissue

b)

Transport tissue

c)

Vascular tissue

d)

Pathway tissue

6.

What is the function of the cuticle on a leaf?

a)

to keep water from entering the leaf

b)

to keep water from leaving the leaf

c)

to keep bacteria out of the leaf

d)

to keep oxygen in the leaf

7.

Which of the following go through the process of photosynthesis?

a)

bees

b)

algae

c)

humans

d)

mushrooms

8.

Which of the following is not needed for photosynthesis to occur?

a)

sunlight

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

water

d)

oxygen

9.

Most plants appear green because chlorophyll

a)

absorbs green light.

b)

absorbs violet light.

c)

reflects green light.

d)

does not absorb violet light.

10.

The two structures that limit transpiration are known as

a)

Guard cells and xylem

b)

Stomata and guard cells

c)

xylem and phloem

d)

stomata and phloem

11.

How does turgor pressure relate to a plant wilting?

a)

A wilting plant = high turgor pressure

b)

A wilting plant = high photosynthesis

c)

A wilting plant = low turgor pressure

d)

They are not related

12.

Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?

a)

Only Autotrophs

b)

Only Heterotrophs

c)

Autotrophs and Heterotrophs

13.

Which of the following is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Carotene

c)

Xanthophyll

d)

Anthocyanin

14.

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Glucose

d)

Water

15.

In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur?

a)

Roots

b)

Stem

c)

Leaves

d)

Flowers