Photosynthesis Test Grade 9

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1) What is photosynthesis?
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2) Where does photosynthesis occur? ________________________________________________

3) What are chloroplasts and where are they found?

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4) What are the two main functions of chlorophyll?

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5) Why does most leaves appear green?

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6) What is the formula for photosynthesis _______________________________________________

7) What three things are used to make glucose in Photosynthesis? _______________________________,

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8) Where does the water come from? ___________________________________

9) Where does the water enter the plant? ______________________________

10) What are some sources of Carbon Dioxide?

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11) What type of energy does the plant use to convert and into sugar?

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12) What is produced in photosynthesis? ____________________________________________________

13) What are each products in question 12 used for?

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14) List 2 conditions required in the light stage to occur

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15) Which condition is responsible for splitting the water molecule? ___________________________

16) Name the gases produced in the light stage ______________________ and _____________________

17) Name the substance that is produced in the dark stage. ___________________________________

18) Give the chemical formula for the substance named in question 17

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