Photosynthesis AP
Quiz by Clifford Traylor
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- Q1Which of the following is not a product of the light reactions in photosynthesis?OxygenNADPHATPGlucose120s
- Q2In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis primarily occur?MitochondriaEndoplasmic reticulumNucleusChloroplast120s
- Q3What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?To regenerate ATP and NADPHTo convert light energy into chemical energyTo fix carbon dioxide and produce glucoseTo release oxygen into the atmosphere120s
- Q4What is the primary role of ATP in photosynthesis?To release oxygenTo capture light energyTo provide energy for the synthesis of glucoseTo convert carbon dioxide120s
- Q5What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?CaroteneHemoglobinMelaninChlorophyll120s
- Q6During photosynthesis, which gas is consumed?NitrogenCarbon dioxideMethaneOxygen120s
- Q7What is the role of water in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?To produce ATPTo absorb light energyTo generate oxygenTo donate electrons and protons120s
- Q8What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?Carbon dioxideSunlightWaterGlucose120s
- Q9Which of the following is a byproduct of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?ATPNADPHGlucoseOxygen120s
- Q10What is the primary function of NADPH in photosynthesis?To generate ATPTo absorb light energyTo provide electrons for the Calvin cycleTo produce oxygen120s
- Q11
What wavelength of light is most effective in driving photosynthesis using chlorophyll a?
495 mm
420 mm
730 mm
575 mm
30s - Q12
For the following questions, compare the light reactions with the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis in plants. Use the following key: produces molecular oxygen O2-
A. light reactions alone
B. the Calvin cycle alone
C. both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle
D. neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle
E. occurs in the chloroplast but is not part of photosynthesis
E
D
C
B
A
30s - Q13
For the following questions, compare the light reactions with the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis in plants. Use the following key: requires CO2 -
A. light reactions alone
B. the Calvin cycle alone
C. both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle
D. neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle
E. occurs in the chloroplast but is not part of photosynthesis
D
C
E
B
A
30s - Q14
For the following questions, compare the light reactions with the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis in plants. Use the following key: produces NADPH -
A. light reactions alone
B. the Calvin cycle alone
C. both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle
D. neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle
E. occurs in the chloroplast but is not part of photosynthesis
D
A
C
E
B
30s - Q15
For the following questions, compare the light reactions with the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis in plants. Use the following key: produces three- carbon sugars -
A. light reactions alone
B. the Calvin cycle alone
C. both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle
D. neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle
E. occurs in the chloroplast but is not part of photosynthesis
E
D
A
B
C
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