Class 9 Biology · Chapter 8 · Test 2
Photosynthesis
25 MCQs on photosynthesis, its equation, autotrophic nutrition, light and dark reactions, chloroplast structures, and the role of chlorophyll.
25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks
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Question 1
Photosynthesis is the process of synthesis of glucose from:
- ACarbon dioxide and water
- BOxygen and glucose
- CProtein and water
- DCarbon dioxide and oxygen
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Answer: A
The chapter defines photosynthesis as the synthesis of glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of light and chlorophyll.
Question 2
Which organisms use inorganic raw materials to prepare organic food?
- AAutotrophic organisms
- BOnly animals
- COnly fungi
- DAll heterotrophic organisms
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Answer: A
Autotrophic organisms such as plants and some bacteria use inorganic raw materials to prepare organic food.
Question 3
The main organic product of photosynthesis mentioned in the chapter is:
- ACarbohydrates
- BProteins
- CLipids
- DNucleic acids
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Answer: A
The chapter states that the organic food prepared by autotrophs is in the form of carbohydrates.
Question 4
Which gas is produced as a by-product of photosynthesis?
- AOxygen
- BNitrogen
- CCarbon monoxide
- DHydrogen
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Answer: A
Oxygen is produced as a by-product of photosynthesis.
Question 5
Which substances are the raw materials for photosynthesis?
- ACarbon dioxide and water
- BGlucose and oxygen
- COxygen and water
- DCarbon dioxide and glucose
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Answer: A
The general equation shows carbon dioxide and water as reactants.
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