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Photosynthesis

1. What is Photosynthesis?

  • A)  Plants receive nutrients from the soil
  • B) Green plants convert CO2 and water to glucose and oxygen
  • C) Plants create water from sunlight
  • D) Plants convert sunlight to heat energy.
B) Green plants convert CO2 and water to glucose and oxygen Explanation

2. Where does photosynthesis primarily occur in plant cells?

  • A) Nucleus
  • B) Mitochondria
  • C) Chloroplasts
  • D) Cytoplasm
C) Chloroplasts Explanation

3. Which of the following is NOT a product of photosynthesis?

  • A) Oxygen
  • B) Carbon dioxide
  • C) Glucose
  • D) Starch
B) Carbon dioxide Explanation

4. Which pigments help green plants absorb light energy?

  • A) Phycocyanin
  • B) Melanin
  • C) Chlorophyll
  • D) Phycocyanin
C) Chlorophyll Explanation

5. What is the main product generated by bacteria during anoxygenic photosynthesis? 

  • A) Oxygen gas
  • B) Ethanol
  • C) Water
  • D) Sulfur compounds
D) Sulfur compounds Explanation

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