Froggy Jumps Photosynthesis Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge on photosynthesis with these fun and challenging questions! by Amarachi Arinze 1 What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis? a Chlorophyll b Xanthophyll c Carotene 2 Which gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis? a Nitrogen b Carbon dioxide c Oxygen 3 What are the two main stages of photosynthesis? a Respiration and fermentation b Transpiration and evaporation c Light-dependent and light-independent reactions 4 What is the main purpose of photosynthesis? a To absorb nutrients b To convert light energy into chemical energy c To release energy 5 In which part of the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur? a Roots b Stems c Leaves 6 Which molecule is produced during the light-dependent reactions? a ATP b Glucose c NADPH 7 What is the formula for photosynthesis? a 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2 b C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O c 6O2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6CO2 8 What role do stomata play in photosynthesis? a They allow gas exchange b They store glucose c They absorb water 9 Which type of organism primarily performs photosynthesis? a Fungi b Plants c Animals 10 What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis? a Xanthophyll b Chlorophyll c Carotene 11 Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis? a Carbon dioxide b Nitrogen c Oxygen 12 What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis? a Oxygen b Carbon dioxide c Glucose 13 Where in the plant does photosynthesis primarily occur? a In the roots b In the stems c In the leaves 14 What is the main energy source for photosynthesis? a Sunlight b Water c Soil nutrients 15 What role does water play in photosynthesis? a It absorbs sunlight b It provides electrons and protons c It stores energy 16 What is the formula for photosynthesis? a 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2 b 6O2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6CO2 c C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O 17 Which part of the chloroplast contains chlorophyll? a Outer membrane b Stroma c Thylakoid membranes