Photosynthesis Assessment

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20 questions
3

Do you remember when we talked about that 50+ year old terrarium? In the space below, give an explanation as to why the ivy plants inside of the glass jar were able to survive for so long.

6

Use arrows to indicate the following on this picture: radiant energy, carbon dioxide, oxygen gas, water, and minerals (phosphorus and nitrogen). Draw and label six of the eight possible arrows....two points extra credit if you can get all eight!

1

Which part of the leaf is responsible for gasses entering or leaving the leaf?

1

Of the selection given, select all that are correct parts of a leaf.

1

All of the following is a true statement about pigments EXCEPT for...

1

Photosynthesis takes place in the membranes of small sacs called

1

Using the absorption spectrum below of chlorophyll a, identify which colors of light are absorbed?

1

Using the absorption spectrum below of chlorophyll a, identify which colors of light are reflected

1

Using the following absorption spectrum for carotenoids, choose the two colors that are most absorbed by the carotenoid pigment.

1

The pigment molecules (Chlorophyll) responsible for photosynthesis are located in the

1

Use the picture of the chloroplast to label the stroma, inner/outer membrane, and a thylakoid. Indicate which places in the chloroplast the light independent reaction and the light dependent reaction takes place.

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Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?

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Which of the following is an example of radiant energy?

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Which area of the chloroplast does the light-independent reaction happen?

1

What chemical energy molecule is the main product of photosynthesis?

1

What do we call changing radiant energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

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Which of the following are products of photosynthesis?

1

Which of the following are reactants of photosynthesis?

5

Type out the chemical equation for photosynthesis if two glucose molecules are being formed. Use the following word bank to draw out the balanaced equation.

- C6H12O6 (glucose)
- CO2 (carbon dioxide)
- Radiant Energy
- H2O (water)
- O2 (oxygen gas)

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Using different colored arrows, draw the visible light spectrum as it is absorbed and reflected during photosynthesis in a leaf of the plant. (I.E. Draw the arrow for what wavelenths are being absorbed/reflected by the pigments of the plant)