Photosynthesis: Role of Chlorophyll

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

To absorb light energy from the sun and supply it to the leaf (correct)

To absorb water from the soil

To make glucose from carbon dioxide

To release oxygen into the air

What is the purpose of sunlight in photosynthesis?

To release oxygen into the air

To provide energy for the food making process (correct)

To make chlorophyll

To provide water for the plant

What is the result of the conversion of solar energy during photosynthesis?

Absorption of water from the soil

Conversion of carbon dioxide into glucose

Release of oxygen into the air

Storage of chemical energy in the form of plant food (correct)

What is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms?

The sun Signup and view all the answers

Where is chlorophyll present in a plant?

In every leaf in the form of hundreds of tiny structures called chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when carbon dioxide and water combine to form glucose?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the first product of photosynthesis?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the process of photosynthesis to occur?

Chlorophyll, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

To synthesise food in the presence of sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Where does the synthesis of food occur in a plant?

In the leaves Signup and view all the answers

What is starch?

A complex carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers

What happens to some of the glucose produced during photosynthesis?

It is converted into fats, oils, proteins, and vitamins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of stomatal pores in leaves?

To take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of guard cells in leaves?

To control the opening and closing of stomatal pores Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis in plants?

Air Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

To absorb sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Why do stomatal pores on leaves remain closed most of the time?

To conserve water Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis released into the air?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Photosynthesis: Role of Chlorophyll

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

What is the purpose of sunlight in photosynthesis?

What is the result of the conversion of solar energy during photosynthesis?

What is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms?

Where is chlorophyll present in a plant?

What is the process called when carbon dioxide and water combine to form glucose?

What is the first product of photosynthesis?

What is essential for the process of photosynthesis to occur?

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Where does the synthesis of food occur in a plant?

What is starch?

What happens to some of the glucose produced during photosynthesis?

What is the primary function of stomatal pores in leaves?

What is the role of guard cells in leaves?

What is the source of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis in plants?

What is the purpose of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Why do stomatal pores on leaves remain closed most of the time?

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis released into the air?

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