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Science

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Sample questions and answers

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Which process stores energy from light in glucose?
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Digestion
- Excretion
Sample answer: Photosynthesis
Explanation: Photosynthesis stores energy.
Which process releases energy from glucose for the cell?
- Respiration
- Photosynthesis
- Transpiration
- Osmosis
Sample answer: Respiration
Explanation: Respiration releases energy.
The word equation for photosynthesis is…
- carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
- glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
- glucose → lactic acid
- water → hydrogen + oxygen
Sample answer: carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
Explanation: CO₂ + water → glucose + oxygen.
The word equation for aerobic respiration is…
- glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
- carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
- glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide
- oxygen → ozone
Sample answer: glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
Explanation: glucose + oxygen → CO₂ + water.
Aerobic respiration takes place mainly in the…
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplasts
- Nucleus
- Ribosomes
Sample answer: Mitochondria
Explanation: In the mitochondria.

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