10 Questions
What is the primary product of photosynthesis?
Glucose
Which molecules serve as fuel for cells and can be harvested for chemical energy?
Glucose
What is the byproduct released during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What is the process called when carbon from carbon dioxide is incorporated into organic molecules?
Carbon fixation
What is the ecological role of photosynthetic organisms?
Supply oxygen and organic molecules to ecosystems
What is the primary function of glucose molecules produced during photosynthesis?
Storing solar energy in the form of chemical energy
Which process results in the release of oxygen as a byproduct during photosynthesis?
Conversion of solar energy to chemical energy
What is the role of fixed carbon in the context of photosynthesis?
Providing a source of organic carbon for building molecules needed by cells
What is the immediate energy-carrying molecule generated for the cell's energy needs?
Adenosine triphosphate ( ext{ATP})
What is the ecological role of photosynthetic organisms?
Producing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Test your knowledge on the process of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted to chemical energy to produce sugars and oxygen as a byproduct. This quiz covers the construction of glucose molecules, their significance as a source of energy and fixed organic carbon for organisms.
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