12 Questions
What is the main function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy
Which process directly utilizes sunlight to produce glucose?
Photosynthesis
What is the primary role of active transport in cells?
To move molecules against their concentration gradient using energy
In what way do autotrophs differ from heterotrophs in obtaining energy?
Autotrophs produce their own food using sunlight, while heterotrophs consume food from other organisms
What substance is released as a waste product through stomata in the underside of the leaves during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What are the reactants in the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
$6 CO2 + 6 H2O$
What is the main purpose of glucose in plant cells?
To release energy during cellular respiration
What allows plants to store water and act as natural flood control?
Rigid cell walls
Where does carbon dioxide enter the leaves during photosynthesis?
Through stomata on the underside of leaves
What is the substance formed after hydrogen combines with carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?
Glucose
What is the role of oceanic plants in the recycling of oxygen on Earth?
Absorbing sun's energy to form oxygen
What happens to the energy released from glucose formed in chloroplasts?
It helps carry out other cell functions
Test your knowledge of cell biology and photosynthesis with this quiz. Topics include active and passive transport, as well as the process of photosynthesis and its role in ecosystems.
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