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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
to release oxygen into the atmosphere
to make glucose for growth and other life processes
to absorb water from the soil
to absorb mineral ions from the soil
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Which part of the plant contains the most chloroplasts where photosynthesis occurs?
leaves
roots
flowers
stems
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How do carbon dioxide and oxygen enter and exit the leaves during photosynthesis?
through the stomata
through the veins
through the palisade cells
through the root hair cells
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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
to absorb mineral ions
to absorb water
to absorb light energy
to absorb carbon dioxide
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Which of the following are products of photosynthesis?
neither glucose nor oxygen
oxygen
both glucose and oxygen
glucose
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How do roots contribute to the process of photosynthesis?
by absorbing water
by absorbing sunlight
by absorbing carbon dioxide
by producing chlorophyll
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Which of the following statements about root hair cells is true?
they are not involved in the absorption of water and mineral ions
they are responsible for absorbing sunlight
they provide a large surface area for absorption
they provide a small surface area for absorption
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What is the primary role of veins in leaves?
to absorb light energy
to absorb carbon dioxide
to deliver water to leaf cells
to store glucose produced during photosynthesis
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What is the green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis?
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Explain how the structure of a leaf is adapted for efficient photosynthesis.
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