The Process of Photosynthesis — Quiz

Question 1

Consider the formula for glucose: cap c sub 6 cap h sub 12 cap o sub 6 In the processes of photosynthesis, what supplies the hydrogen cap h used in the formation of glucose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water

Question 2

Which is the word equation for photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide plus water right arrow glucose plus oxygen

Question 3

Which statement summarizes a change that occurs during photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It converts light energy to chemical energy.

Question 4

Which of these statements is true about autotrophs, but not heterotrophs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugars.

Question 5

How are the reactants represented in the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

6 CO sub 2 plus 6 cap h sub 2 cap o

Question 6

Navah writes out the chemical equation for photosynthesis. She includes two reacting molecules to the left of the arrow and two resulting molecules to the right. What must be added to the chemical equation to more accurately represent photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

light energy, above the arrow

Question 7

Which statement best describes the relationship of photosynthesis and energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The process of photosynthesis is energy-storing because the process converts light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in the bonds of glucose.

Question 8

How are the products represented in the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cap c sub 6 cap h sub 12 cap o sub 6 plus 6 cap o sub 2

Question 9

Which statement best describes what a thylakoid does during photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

enables the light-dependent reactions to occur

Question 10

Which is the main light-absorbing pigment for photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

chlorophyll

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