Nutrition and Nutrients

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What is the main site of photosynthesis in green plants?

  • Leaves (correct)
  • Flowers
  • Roots
  • Stems

Which pigment is responsible for absorbing sunlight in the process of photosynthesis?

  • Xanthophyll
  • Carotene
  • Phycocyanin
  • Chlorophyll (correct)

What is the primary function of chloroplasts during photosynthesis?

  • Absorb carbon dioxide
  • Convert light energy into chemical energy (correct)
  • Release oxygen
  • Store carbohydrates

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

<p>Oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the by-product of photosynthesis?

<p>Oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for organisms to perform various activities?

<p>Nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organisms carry out autotrophic nutrition?

<p>Autotrophs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which autotrophs convert CO2 and H2O into carbohydrates in the presence of sunlight?

<p>Photosynthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrients are required in small amounts and are called micronutrients?

<p>Minerals and vitamins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organelle do green plants make their own food in the presence of sunlight?

<p>Chloroplast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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