Photosynthesis -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Photosynthesis”:

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Question 1: What is photosynthesis?

(a) The process of breaking down glucose to release energy.
(b) The process of converting light energy into chemical energy in plants.
(c) The process of respiration in animals.
(d) The process of converting chemical energy into light energy.

Question 2: Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

(a) Roots
(b) Leaves
(c) Flowers
(d) Stems

Question 3: What is the main pigment present in chloroplasts that captures light for photosynthesis?

(a) Chlorophyll
(b) Carotenoid
(c) Xanthophyll
(d) Anthocyanin

Question 4: What are the two main products of photosynthesis?

(a) Oxygen and water
(b) Glucose and carbon dioxide
(c) Glucose and oxygen
(d) Carbon dioxide and water

Question 5: In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?

(a) Mitochondrion
(b) Nucleus
(c) Endoplasmic reticulum
(d) Chloroplast

Question 6: What is the source of carbon dioxide used in photosynthesis?

(a) Soil
(b) Air
(c) Water
(d) Sunlight

Question 7: During photosynthesis, water is absorbed by the roots and transported to the leaves through specialized tissues known as:

(a) Xylem
(b) Phloem
(c) Epidermis
(d) Mesophyll

Question 8: What is the primary source of energy that drives photosynthesis?

(a) Wind energy
(b) Nuclear energy
(c) Light energy
(d) Geothermal energy

Question 9: Which color of light is least effective for photosynthesis?

(a) Red
(b) Blue
(c) Green
(d) Yellow

Question 10: The equation for photosynthesis is:

(a) CO2 + H2O → C6H12O6 + O2
(b) C6H12O6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O
(c) O2 + H2O → CO2 + C6H12O6
(d) C6H12O6 + CO2 → H2O + O2