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What is Photosynthesis? - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?
A) To convert light energy into chemical energy.
B) To generate heat energy.
C) To absorb nutrients from soil.
D) To produce carbon dioxide.
  • 2. What pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy in plants?
A) Chlorophyll.
B) Melanin.
C) Carotene.
D) Xanthophyll.
  • 3. What is the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis primarily concerned with?
A) Oxygen production only.
B) Water absorption.
C) Converting light into chemical energy.
D) Synthesis of glucose.
  • 4. Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle take place?
A) Stroma.
B) Outer membrane.
C) Inner membrane.
D) Thylakoid membrane.
  • 5. Which energy source drives photosynthesis?
A) Nuclear energy.
B) Sunlight.
C) Electricity.
D) Heat.
  • 6. What is the role of water in photosynthesis?
A) To absorb sunlight.
B) To provide electrons and protons.
C) To transport nutrients.
D) To produce glucose directly.
  • 7. Photosynthesis occurs in which two main stages?
A) Light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle.
B) Cellular respiration and fermentation.
C) Dark reactions and aerobic respiration.
D) Glycolysis and Krebs cycle.
  • 8. Which molecule is a primary energy carrier produced in photosynthesis?
A) GTP.
B) ADP.
C) ATP.
D) NADH.
  • 9. Which process do plants use to create glucose from carbon dioxide and water?
A) Respiration.
B) Digestion.
C) Transpiration.
D) Photosynthesis.
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