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Photosynthesis

  • HESI A2
  • Biology
  • Select all that apply
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which components would a student include as inputs in a model of photosynthesis in a green plant? Select all that apply.

  1. Water✓ Correct

    Water is a starting material.

  2. Carbon dioxide✓ Correct

    Carbon dioxide is a starting material.

  3. Light energy✓ Correct

    The plant uses energy from sunlight.

  4. Glucose✗ Incorrect

    Glucose is a product of the process.

  5. Oxygen✗ Incorrect

    Oxygen is a product of the process.

Answer

A. Water · B. Carbon dioxide · C. Light energy

Rationale

Chlorophyll enables a plant to use sunlight in making glucose and oxygen. The materials entering this conversion include water and carbon dioxide.

RememberLight, water, and carbon dioxide support photosynthesis.

Sources

  • Chlorophyll NASA · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Chlorophyll

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