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What is the primary purpose of chloroplasts in plants?
What is the primary purpose of chloroplasts in plants?
- To transport sucrose
- To store starch
- To synthesize glucose (correct)
- To absorb carbon dioxide
Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of water in plants?
Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of water in plants?
- Stem xylem → veins of the leaf → root hairs
- Root hair → endodermis → root xylem → stem xylem (correct)
- Root xylem → stem cortex → mesophyll cells
- Cortex → root hairs → endodermis
What does the balanced equation for photosynthesis represent?
What does the balanced equation for photosynthesis represent?
- The production of oxygen and carbon dioxide
- The synthesis of glucose from carbon dioxide and water (correct)
- The absorption of light energy by chlorophyll
- The conversion of glucose into energy
How do plants primarily store the food they produce?
How do plants primarily store the food they produce?
Which component is NOT directly involved in the process of photosynthesis?
Which component is NOT directly involved in the process of photosynthesis?
What role does light energy play in photosynthesis?
What role does light energy play in photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (their food).
Stomata
Stomata
Tiny pores on the underside of leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit during photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll
The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
Balanced Equation for Photosynthesis
Balanced Equation for Photosynthesis
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Transport of Glucose
Transport of Glucose
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Storage of Glucose
Storage of Glucose
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