**Science Quiz: Photosynthesis**

1. What is photosynthesis A) The process by which animals breathe

B) The process by which plants make their food
C) The process of recycling water in plants
D) The process of converting light into sound

2. Which part of a plant absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Stem
D) Flowers

3. Which gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Hydrogen

4. What is the main pigment in plants that helps in photosynthesis?

A) Chlorophyll
B) Melanin
C) Hemoglobin
D) Carotene

5. Where does photosynthesis mainly occur in a plant?

A) Roots
B) Stem
C) Leaves
D) Flowers

6. What is the waste product produced during photosynthesis?

A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Water
D) Glucose

7. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for photosynthesis?

A) Sunlight
B) Water
C) Air
D) Soil

8. What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

A) To give plants energy to make food
B) To help plants grow taller
C) To cool down the plant
D) To make the leaves green

9. What is the food produced by plants during photosynthesis?

A) Starch
B) Protein
C) Sugar
D) Fat

10. Why do leaves appear green in colour?

A) Due to the presence of water
B) Due to the presence of sunlight
C) Due to the presence of air
D) Due to the presence of chlorophyll

11. During photosynthesis, plants give out ________.

A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Water
D) Soil

12. Which of the following is not a product of photosynthesis?

A) Glucose
B) Oxygen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Water

13. What do plants use glucose for?

A) To attract insects
B) To store energy
C) To give out oxygen
D) To absorb sunlight

14. What is the source of carbon dioxide used in photosynthesis?

A) Air
B) Water
C) Soil
D) Sunlight

15. The oxygen released during photosynthesis comes from which molecule?
A) Carbon Dioxide
B) Water
C) Soil
D) Nitrogen

16. Besides sunlight and carbon dioxide, what else do plants need for photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Water
D) Soil

17. Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?

A) Carbon Dioxide
B) Oxygen
C) Water
D) Soil

18. What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?

A) To make plants smell good
B) To make fruits sweet
C) To make plants grow
D) To make food for the plant

19. Which of these is NOT a part of photosynthesis?

A) Absorbing sunlight
B) Using water
C) Making soil
D) Releasing oxygen

20. Where does photosynthesis start in a plant cell?

A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
C) Chloroplast
D) Cell membrane

**Answers:**
1. B) The process by which plants make their food
2. A) Leaves
3. C) Carbon Dioxide
4. A) Chlorophyll
5. C) Leaves
6. A) Oxygen
7. D) Soil
8. A) To give plants energy to make food
9. C) Sugar
10. D) Due to the presence of chlorophyll
11. A) Oxygen
12. C) Carbon Dioxide
13. B) To store energy
14. A) Air
15. B) Water
16. C) Water
17. B) Oxygen
18. D) To make food for the plant
19. C) Making soil
20. C) Chloroplast