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Photosynthesis and Food Creation

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

To convert energy from sunlight into food (correct)
To produce oxygen for animals to breathe
To release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
To convert food into chemical energy

Which components are required for photosynthesis to occur?

Water, oxygen, and glucose
Sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water (correct)
Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water
Glucose, carbon dioxide, and sunlight

What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

C6H12O6 + 6CO2 > 6H2O + 6O2
6CO2 + 6H2O > C6H12O6 + 6O2 (correct)
6O2 + C6H12O6 > 6CO2 + 6H2O
C6H12O6 + 6O2 > 6CO2 + 6H2O

What role do plants, bacteria, and protists play in photosynthesis?

They are the organisms that perform photosynthesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does photosynthesis relate to cellular respiration?

Photosynthesis is essentially the reverse of cellular respiration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

To absorb specific visible wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do plants appear green to us?

Because they reflect the middle part of the visible spectrum (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to chlorophyll when it absorbs light energy?

Its electrons jump to a high energy level (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do plants use accessory pigments in photosynthesis?

To absorb other wavelengths of light and pass on energy to chlorophyll (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis?

To house chlorophyll and serve as the site of photosynthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

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