Photosynthesis Quiz

Photosynthesis is a biological process used by many cellular organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in organic compounds that can later be metabolized through cellular respiration to fuel the organism's activities.

The byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis is oxygen.

Carbohydrate molecules such as sugars, starch, and cellulose store the chemical energy produced in photosynthesis.

<p>Organisms that perform photosynthesis are called photoautotrophs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Photosynthesis is largely responsible for producing and maintaining the oxygen content of the Earth's atmosphere, and supplies most of the biological energy necessary for complex life on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers