Photosynthesis Practice Practice Problems
Grades 5-9 · 5 problems
Practice your knowledge of photosynthesis with these problems. Understand how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy.
Tip: Photosynthesis is how plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, which they use as food.
1
What are the two main products of photosynthesis?
2
What is the primary pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis?
3
What gas do plants take in from the atmosphere to perform photosynthesis?
4
Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis primarily occur?
5
If a plant is placed in a sealed container with a limited supply of carbon dioxide, how will the rate of photosynthesis be affected over time?
Common Mistakes
- Confusing photosynthesis with respiration.
- Thinking plants only perform photosynthesis during the day.
- Forgetting that water is a key ingredient for photosynthesis.