Name: ______________________________Per: _____

Cell Processes Unit Test

Directions: Answer each question in short answer form. Please use complete sentences. There are no
specific number of sentences that I am requiring, as long as you answer the question fully. Long
responses that do not answer the question will not count for any points.

1. What organelle within a plant cell helps in the process of photosynthesis?

2. Use the words below to EXPLAIN the chemical equation for photosynthesis:
(Do NOT just write the chemical equation!)

water

light energy

glucose

carbon dioxide

oxygen

3. Explain why each product of photosynthesis is important.

4. What organelle do plant and animal cells have that helps in the process of
cellular respiration?

5. Use the words below to EXPLAIN the chemical equation for cellular respiration:
(Do NOT just write the chemical equation for cellular respiration!)

carbon dioxide

oxygen

water

glucose

energy

6. Explain why each product of cellular respiration is important.