School Moreno Integrated School Grade Level Grade 9

Teacher Menchie T. Yaba Learning Area Science

DAILY LESSON PLAN
Grade 9 Teaching
Date and December 1 , 2023 Quarter First
Time
I. OBJECTIVES:
A. Content Standards Understand the basic features of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Relate the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to the energy
flow in living organisms.
B. Performance Students will be able to explain the key steps of photosynthesis and cellular
Standards respiration.
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the products and reactants of
each process.
Students will apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
C. Learning Identify the main components and processes of photosynthesis.
Competencies Describe the main components and processes of cellular respiration.
Compare and contrast photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Analyze the importance of these processes in the context of energy flow in
living organisms.
II. CONTENT Basic features of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, including key
components, reactions, and their significance in the energy metabolism of
living organisms.
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide Pages
2. Learner’s Materials
3. Textbook Pages
4. Additional Materials
from LR
B. Other Learning
Resources
IV. PROCEDURES
Preliminary Activity
A. ELICIT (Access Begin with a brief review of the key concepts related to photosynthesis and
prior knowledge) cellular respiration.
Ask questions to assess students' prior knowledge and address any
misconceptions.
B. ENGAGE (Get the Show a short video or present a stimulating question related to the practical
student’s mind applications of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
focused on the Discuss real-life examples to emphasize the importance of these processes.
topic)
C. EXPLORE Distribute handouts or conduct a brief interactive activity where students match
(Provide students terms with their definitions.
with a common Allow students to collaborate and discuss their responses.
experience)
D. EXPLAIN (Teach Provide a structured lecture covering the key components and processes of
the concept) photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Use visual aids, diagrams, and examples to enhance understanding.
Encourage questions and class discussion.
E. ELABORATE Distribute a set of practice questions for students to solve individually or in
(Students apply pairs.
the information Conduct a brief peer review session where students discuss and compare their
learned) answers.

F. EVALUATE (How Administer a paper and pencil summative test containing a mix of multiple-
 well know the choice, short answer, and diagram-based questions.
students have Collect and grade the tests, providing constructive feedback to aid in
learned the comprehension.
concepts)
G. EXTEND (Deepen Assign homework that involves researching and presenting an interesting
conceptual aspect of photosynthesis or cellular respiration.
understanding Connect the concepts to broader biological principles in a class discussion or
through use in new follow-up activity.
content)

V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION
A.No. of learners who earned
80% in the evaluation
B.No. of learners who require
additional activities for
remediation
C.Did the lesson work? No. of
learners who have caught up w/
the lesson
D.No. of learners who continue
to require remediation
E.Which of my teaching
strategies
worked well? Why did these
work?
F. What difficulties did I
encounter which my principal or
supervisor can help me solve?
G.What innovation or localized
materials did I use/discover
which I wish to share with other
teachers?

Prepared by:

MENCHIE T. YABA
Master Teacher II

Checked by:

MARITES I. ORT UA
Head Teacher III

NAME _______________________________YEAR & SECTION ___________________SCORE_______

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet.

____1. Which structure makes plants capable of producing their own food?
A. chloroplast B. mitochondria C. stomata D. thylakoid
____2. Which structure allows carbon dioxide to enter a plant system?
A. chloroplast B. mitochondria C. stomata D. thylakoid
____3. What are the raw materials and end products of glycolysis?
A. ATP Glucose + Pyruvate C. Glucose + Carbon dioxide Pyruvate
B. Glucose Pyruvate + ATP D. Pyruvate + ATP Glucose
____4. Plants have green pigment that are stored in the chloroplast. This pigment aids in capturing light
energy from the sun? What is the name of the green pigment that captures light for photosynthesis?
A. chloroplast B. Chlorophyll ` C. hemoglobin D. myoglobin
____5. Stomata in leaf allows the entrance of carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis. They also serve
as exit point for the oxygen produced during photosynthesis. What do you call the cells which control
stomata?
A. cuticle cells B. Guard cells C. palisade cells D. spongy cells
____6. Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between cellular respiration
and photosynthesis?
A. Cellular respiration occurs in cytoplasm only, while photosynthesis occurs in chloroplast.
B. Cellular respiration reactants are carbon dioxide, water and light, while photosynthesis reactants are
water sugar and oxygen
C. Cellular respiration products include carbon dioxide, water and ATP, while photosynthesis products are
glucose and oxygen.
D. None of these.
____7. Which structure makes plants capable of producing their food?
A. B. C. D.

____8. Which chemical reaction best represent photosynthesis?

A. O2 + H2O + light C6H12O6 + CO2 C. CO2 + H2O + light C6H12O6 + O2
B. O2 + CO2 + light C6H12O6 + H2O D. CO2 + O2 + H2O + light C6H12O6 + CO2
____9. Plants and animals exchange materials through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
Which of these statements is true about the way these two processes are related?
A. The products of photosynthesis inhibit respiration.
B. The product of photosynthesis are the reactants of respiration.
C. The products of photosynthesis are also the products of respiration.
D. The reactants of photosynthesis are also the reactants of respiration.
____10. Which of the following statements are TRUE about cellular respiration?
I. Cellular respiration is the process by which food molecules are broken down to release energy.
II. Most of the reactions of cellular respiration take place in the mitochondria of the cell.
III. The reactants of cellular respiration are water, carbon dioxide and energy.
IV. The products of cellular respiration are oxygen and glucose.
A. I only B. II only C. II and II only D. III and IV only
____11. Which of the following processes release energy?
I. Glycolysis
II. Calvin Cycle
III. Krebs cycle
IV. Electron transport chain
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I, II, and IV only D. I, II, III, and IV only
____12. Which structure makes plants capable of producing their own food?
A. chloroplast B. mitochondria C. Stomata D. thylakoid
____13. Which structure allows carbon dioxide to enter a plant system?
A. Chloroplast B. Mitochondrion C. Stomata D. Thylakoid
____14. Which pigment is responsible for the green color of plants?
A. Carotene B. Chlorophyll C. Mesophyll D. Xanthophyll

____15. A farmer is experiencing a problem in growing his crops. Most of the leaves of the
crops are turning yellow. Which of the following will likely result from the yellowing of the leaves of the
crops?
A. It will increase the production of the food C. The production of food can stay the same.
B. It will decrease the production of the food. D. none of the above
____16. Which is the primary product of light-independent reactions?
A. ATP B. Water C. Oxygen D. Glucose
____17. Which best describes light-independent reactions?
A. They create energy rich ATP and NADPH C. They use carbon dioxide to make proteins
B. They are the first phase of photosynthesis. D. They utilize the energy stored in ATP and NADPH
____18. Which is TRUE about light dependent reaction?
I. Glucose is produced. Reduced NADP is oxidized.
II. ATP and NADPH are produced.
III. This occurs in the thylakoid of the chloroplast.
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I and III only D. I, II, III
____19. Which of the following describes the process that releases energy by breaking
down food molecules in the presence of oxygen?
A. cellular respiration B. electron transport chain C. Krebs cycle D. photosynthesis
____20. When cells break food into chemical energy, it undergoes three major processes:
glycolysis, Krebs cycle and electron transport. Which of these processes provide
the most number of ATP molecules?
A. Glycolysis B. Krebs cycle C. Electron transport chain D. none of these
____21. Oxygen is essential in cellular respiration. What is the role of oxygen in the
electron transport chain?
A. It forms water C. It serves as the final acceptor
B. It releases an electron D. It provides a high energy proton
____22. Which of the following are the products of cellular respiration?
A. Oxygen and glucose C. Carbon dioxide and water
B. Water, oxygen, and ATP D. Water, carbon dioxide, and ATP
____23. Which shows the correct equation for cellular respiration?
A. 6CO2 + 6H2O –––> C6H12O6 + 6O2 C. C6H12O6 + 6O2 –––>6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
B. 12CO2 + 12H2O –––> C6H12O6 + 12O2 D. C6H12O6 + 12O2 –––>12CO2 + 12H2O + ATP
____24. Maria wants to compare the process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Which of the following should Maria use to best demonstrate the process of
photosynthesis and cellular respiration when compared?
A. similar process B. opposite process C. energy-storing process D. energy-releasing process
____25. What is the function of the structure where the arrow is pointing on the diagram below?
A. supplies energy to the stomata
B. absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
C. controls photosynthesis by controlling the amount of chlorophyll in plants
D. regulates the rate of transpiration by opening and closing the stomata
____26. What is the primary function of the palisade mesophyll cells in a leaf?
A. Photosynthesis B. Gas exchange C. Water storage D. Support structure
____27. Which structure in the leaf is responsible for regulating gas exchange with the external
environment?
A. Epidermis B. Stomata C. Cuticle D. Xylem
____28. What is the main function of the spongy mesophyll cells in a leaf?
A. Water transport B. Nutrient absorption C. Gas exchange D. Mechanical support
____29. Which of the following is responsible for preventing water loss from the leaf surface?
A. Cuticle B. Stomata C. Epidermis D. Guard cells

_____30. In which leaf tissue are chloroplasts primarily located?

A. Epidermis B. Xylem C. Mesophyll D. Phloem
_____31. What is the role of the vein in a leaf structure?
A. Gas exchange B. Water transport C. Photosynthesis D. Nutrient absorption
_____32. What structures open and close to regulate the passage of gases in and out of the leaf?
A. Xylem vessels B. Phloem cells C. Guard cells D. Trichomes
_____33. Which part of the leaf is transparent and allows light to enter for photosynthesis?
A. Cuticle B. Epidermis C. Stomata D. Upper epidermis
_____34. What is the primary function of the xylem in a leaf?
A. Photosynthesis B. Gas exchange C. Water transport D. Nutrient absorption
_____35. Which layer of the leaf contains cells with chloroplasts and is responsible for the majority of
photosynthesis?
A. Epidermis B. Palisade mesophyll C. Spongy mesophyll D. Xylem

Directions: Differentiate photosynthesis from cellular respiration by checking the column that
correctly corresponds to its features. Copy and answer the table below on a separate sheet of
paper.
COMPARATIVE CHOICES PHOTOSYNTHESIS CELLULAR
FEATURES RESPIRATION
Plants
Occurs All living things
Algae
Photosynthetic bacteria
Release energy
Function/Purpose Capture, convert and
store energy
Water
Oxygen
Reactants Glucose
Carbon dioxide
Light energy
Mitochondria
Location Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Source of Energy Glucose
Sunlight
Light-dependent
reaction
Stages Calvin Cycle
Glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Electron Transport
Chain
Water
Oxygen
Products Glucose
Carbon dioxide
6CO2 + 6H2O –––>
Equation C6H12O6 + 6O2
C6H12O6 + 6O2 –––>
6CO2 +
6H2O

NAME _______________________________YEAR & SECTION ___________________SCORE_______

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet.

____1. Which structure makes plants capable of producing their own food?
A. chloroplast B. mitochondria C. stomata D. thylakoid
____2. Which structure allows carbon dioxide to enter a plant system?
A. chloroplast B. mitochondria C. stomata D. thylakoid
____3. What are the raw materials and end products of glycolysis?
C. ATP Glucose + Pyruvate C. Glucose + Carbon dioxide Pyruvate
D. Glucose Pyruvate + ATP D. Pyruvate + ATP Glucose
____4. Plants have green pigment that are stored in the chloroplast. This pigment aids in capturing light
energy from the sun? What is the name of the green pigment that captures light for photosynthesis?
B. chloroplast B. Chlorophyll ` C. hemoglobin D. myoglobin
____5. Stomata in leaf allows the entrance of carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis. They also serve
as exit point for the oxygen produced during photosynthesis. What do you call the cells which control
stomata?
B. cuticle cells B. Guard cells C. palisade cells D. spongy cells
____6. Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between cellular respiration
and photosynthesis?
A. Cellular respiration occurs in cytoplasm only, while photosynthesis occurs in chloroplast.
B. Cellular respiration reactants are carbon dioxide, water and light, while photosynthesis reactants are
water sugar and oxygen
C. Cellular respiration products include carbon dioxide, water and ATP, while photosynthesis
products are glucose and oxygen.
D. None of these.
____7. Which structure makes plants capable of producing their food?
A. B. C. D.

____8. Which chemical reaction best represent photosynthesis?

A. O2 + H2O + light C6H12O6 + CO2 C. CO2 + H2O + light C6H12O6 + O2
B. O2 + CO2 + light C6H12O6 + H2O D. CO2 + O2 + H2O + light C6H12O6 + CO2
____9. Plants and animals exchange materials through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
Which of these statements is true about the way these two processes are related?
A. The products of photosynthesis inhibit respiration.
B. The product of photosynthesis are the reactants of respiration.
C. The products of photosynthesis are also the products of respiration.
D. The reactants of photosynthesis are also the reactants of respiration.
____10. Which of the following statements are TRUE about cellular respiration?
I. Cellular respiration is the process by which food molecules are broken down to release energy.
II. Most of the reactions of cellular respiration take place in the mitochondria of the cell.
III. The reactants of cellular respiration are water, carbon dioxide and energy.
IV. The products of cellular respiration are oxygen and glucose.
A. I only B. II only C. II and II only D. III and IV only
____11. Which of the following processes release energy?
I. Glycolysis
II. Calvin Cycle
III. Krebs cycle
IV. Electron transport chain
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I, II, and IV only D. I, II, III, and IV only
____12. Which structure makes plants capable of producing their own food?
A. chloroplast B. mitochondria C. Stomata D. thylakoid
____13. Which structure allows carbon dioxide to enter a plant system?
A. Chloroplast B. Mitochondrion C. Stomata D. Thylakoid
____14. Which pigment is responsible for the green color of plants?
A. Carotene B. Chlorophyll C. Mesophyll D. Xanthophyll

____15. A farmer is experiencing a problem in growing his crops. Most of the leaves of the
crops are turning yellow. Which of the following will likely result from the yellowing of the leaves of the
crops?
A. It will increase the production of the food C. The production of food can stay the same.
B. It will decrease the production of the food. D. none of the above
____16. Which is the primary product of light-independent reactions?
A. ATP B. Water C. Oxygen D. Glucose
____17. Which best describes light-independent reactions?
A. They create energy rich ATP and NADPH C. They use carbon dioxide to make proteins
B. They are the first phase of photosynthesis. D. They utilize the energy stored in ATP and
NADPH
____18. Which is TRUE about light dependent reaction?
I. Glucose is produced. Reduced NADP is oxidized.
II. ATP and NADPH are produced.
III. This occurs in the thylakoid of the chloroplast.
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I and III only D. I, II, III
____19. Which of the following describes the process that releases energy by breaking down food
molecules in the presence of oxygen?
A. cellular respiration B. electron transport chain C. Krebs cycle D. photosynthesis
____20. When cells break food into chemical energy, it undergoes three major processes:
glycolysis, Krebs cycle and electron transport. Which of these processes provide
the most number of ATP molecules?
A. Glycolysis B. Krebs cycle C. Electron transport chain D. none of these
____21. Oxygen is essential in cellular respiration. What is the role of oxygen in the
electron transport chain?
A. It forms water C. It serves as the final acceptor
B. It releases an electron D. It provides a high energy proton
____22. Which of the following are the products of cellular respiration?
A. Oxygen and glucose C. Carbon dioxide and water
B. Water, oxygen, and ATP D. Water, carbon dioxide, and ATP
____23. Which shows the correct equation for cellular respiration?
A. 6CO2 + 6H2O –––> C6H12O6 + 6O2 C. C6H12O6 + 6O2 –––>6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
B. 12CO2 + 12H2O –––> C6H12O6 + 12O2 D. C6H12O6 + 12O2 –––>12CO2 + 12H2O + ATP
____24. Maria wants to compare the process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Which of the
following should Maria use to best demonstrate the process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration when
compared?
A. similar process B. opposite process C. energy-storing process D. energy-releasing
process
____25. What is the function of the structure where the arrow is pointing on the diagram below?
A. supplies energy to the stomata
B. absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
C. controls photosynthesis by controlling the amount of chlorophyll in plants
D. regulates the rate of transpiration by opening and closing the stomata
____26. What is the primary function of the palisade mesophyll cells in a leaf?
A. Photosynthesis B. Gas exchange C. Water storage D. Support structure
____27. Which structure in the leaf is responsible for regulating gas exchange with the external
environment?
A. Epidermis B. Stomata C. Cuticle D. Xylem
____28. What is the main function of the spongy mesophyll cells in a leaf?
A. Water transport B. Nutrient absorption C. Gas exchange D. Mechanical support
____29. Which of the following is responsible for preventing water loss from the leaf surface?
A. Cuticle B. Stomata C. Epidermis D. Guard cells
_____30. In which leaf tissue are chloroplasts primarily located?
A. Epidermis B. Xylem C. Mesophyll D. Phloem
_____31. What is the role of the vein in a leaf structure?
A. Gas exchange B. Water transport C. Photosynthesis D. Nutrient absorption
_____32. What structures open and close to regulate the passage of gases in and out of the leaf?
A. Xylem vessels B. Phloem cells C. Guard cells D. Trichomes
_____33. Which part of the leaf is transparent and allows light to enter for photosynthesis?
A. Cuticle B. Epidermis C. Stomata D. Upper epidermis
_____34. What is the primary function of the xylem in a leaf?
A. Photosynthesis B. Gas exchange C. Water transport D. Nutrient absorption
_____35. Which layer of the leaf contains cells with chloroplasts and is responsible for the majority of
photosynthesis?
A. Epidermis B. Palisade mesophyll C. Spongy mesophyll D. Xylem

Directions: Differentiate photosynthesis from cellular respiration by checking the column that
correctly corresponds to its features. Copy and answer the table below on a separate sheet of
paper.
COMPARATIVE CHOICES PHOTOSYNTHESIS CELLULAR
FEATURES RESPIRATION
Plants
Occurs All living things
Algae
Photosynthetic bacteria
Release energy
Function/Purpose Capture, convert and
store energy
Water
Oxygen
Reactants Glucose
Carbon dioxide
Light energy
Mitochondria
Location Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Source of Energy Glucose
Sunlight
Light-dependent
reaction
Stages Calvin Cycle
Glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Electron Transport
Chain
Water
Oxygen
Products Glucose
Carbon dioxide
6CO2 + 6H2O –––>
Equation C6H12O6 + 6O2
C6H12O6 + 6O2 –––>
6CO2 +
6H2O
Identify the parts of the mitochondrion based on their descriptions in each box.
Choose your answer below and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.