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Where are chlorophyll a pigments found in eukaryotes?
Where are chlorophyll a pigments found in eukaryotes?
- Attached to proteins integrated into the cell membrane
- In the cytoplasmic membrane itself
- Surrounding the reaction centers
- In intracellular organelles called chloroplasts (correct)
In prokaryotes, which of the following is a way photosynthetic pigments are attached to proteins integrated into the cell membrane?
In prokaryotes, which of the following is a way photosynthetic pigments are attached to proteins integrated into the cell membrane?
- Attachment to the cytoplasmic membrane itself
- Integration into thylakoid membranes
- Invagination of the cytoplasmic membrane (correct)
- Intracellular attachment to specialized structures known as chlorosomes
What specialized structure is involved in photosynthetic pigment attachment in green bacteria?
What specialized structure is involved in photosynthetic pigment attachment in green bacteria?
- Chloroplasts
- Chlorosomes (correct)
- Cytoplasmic membrane
- Thylakoid membranes
What is the function of reaction centers in photosynthesis?
What is the function of reaction centers in photosynthesis?
Which region within chloroplasts allows for the generation of ATP via light-driven proton motive force?
Which region within chloroplasts allows for the generation of ATP via light-driven proton motive force?
What is the role of antenna pigments in photosynthesis?
What is the role of antenna pigments in photosynthesis?
What is the unique feature of chlorosomes in green sulfur/non-sulfur bacteria?
What is the unique feature of chlorosomes in green sulfur/non-sulfur bacteria?
Where is the reaction center located in light harvesting complexes?
Where is the reaction center located in light harvesting complexes?
What distinguishes the antenna systems of chlorosomes from those of other phototrophs?
What distinguishes the antenna systems of chlorosomes from those of other phototrophs?
Which pigment is responsible for funneling light energy to the reaction center in light harvesting complexes?
Which pigment is responsible for funneling light energy to the reaction center in light harvesting complexes?
How do chlorosomes differ from other pigment structures in photosynthetic organisms?
How do chlorosomes differ from other pigment structures in photosynthetic organisms?
