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Photosynthesis Quiz ~ 2025

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which components make up the structure of an ATP molecule?

a)

adenine, ribose, and two phosphate groups

b)

adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups

c)

adenine, glucose, and three phosphate groups

d)

ribose, chlorophyll, and three phosphate groups

2.

Which of the following structures is NOT found in an ADP molecule?

a)

structure A

b)

structure B

c)

structure C

d)

structure D

3.

Scarlett is learning about how plants make their own food. She wonders, plants get the energy they need for photosynthesis by absorbing

a)

high-energy sugars

b)

chlorophyll a

c)

chlorophyll b

d)

sunlight

4.

Noah is looking at a garden full of plants and wonders why most of them appear green. He learns that chlorophyll

a)

absorbs green light

b)

absorbs violet light

c)

does not absorb green light

d)

does not absorb violet light

5.

Which labeled structure represents a granum?

a)

structure A

b)

structure B

c)

structure C

d)

structure D

6.

The thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts are organized into which of the following structures?

a)

Stroma

b)

Grana

c)

Cristae

d)

Matrix

7.

The thylakoids are found within the

a)

stroma

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

cell wall

8.
Which of the following is the equation for photosynthesis?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
9.

Which process is initiated in plants when chlorophyll absorbs sunlight?

a)

Electrons in chlorophyll are excited to a higher energy state

b)

Chlorophyll is converted into glucose

c)

Chlorophyll releases oxygen directly

d)

Fat molecules are broken down for energy

10.

Which molecule acts as a carrier for high-energy electrons during photosynthesis (hint: think over mitt)?

a)

H2O

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

NADP+

d)

oxygen

11.

James is conducting an experiment where he collects the gas released from a plant placed in bright sunlight at a temperature of 27°C. The gas being collected is probably

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

ATP

d)

glucose

12.

Harper sets up two jars at home: in jar A, she places a candle and a small potted plant, and in jar B, she places only a candle. After lighting both candles and sealing the jars, she observes that the candle in jar A burns longer than the candle in jar B. Why might the candle in jar A burn longer than the candle in jar B?

a)

Carbon dioxide produced by the plant allows the candle to burn longer

b)

Chlorophyll produced by the plant allows the candle to burn longer

c)

Glucose produced by the plant allows the candle to burn longer

d)

Oxygen produced by the plant allows the candle to burn longer.

13.

Which part of the chloroplast is directly involved in capturing light energy during photosynthesis?

a)

stroma

b)

mitochondria

c)

thylakoid membrane

d)

outer membrane

14.

Which molecules are produced during the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis?

a)

glucose, ATP, and oxygen gas

b)

ATP, NADPH, and oxygen gas

c)

NADPH, carbon dioxide gas, and glucose

d)

oxygen gas, carbon dioxide gas, and ATP

15.

Which process occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast?

a)

Light-dependent reactions generate oxygen.

b)

ATP is synthesized by ATP synthase.

c)

The Calvin cycle fixes carbon dioxide.

d)

Electrons are transferred through photosystems.

16.
The Calvin cycle is another name for the:
a)
light-independent reactions
b)
light-dependent reactions
c)
photosynthesis reaction
d)
electron transport chain
17.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Calvin cycle but not of the light-dependent reactions?

a)

It produces glucose

b)

It occurs in the thylakoid membrane

c)

It releases oxygen

d)

It uses sunlight directly

18.

What is the effect on the rate of photosynthesis if the light intensity is increased beyond a certain point?

a)

It continues to increase without limit.

b)

It starts to decrease steadily.

c)

It reaches a maximum and remains constant.

d)

It stops completely.

19.

Label the diagram for photosynthesis.

20.

What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

To absorb water

To produce glucose

To absorb sunlight

To release oxygen