Questions and Answers
What are the end products of photosynthesis? (Select all that apply)
What organisms are capable of photosynthesis? (Select all that apply)
Which of these is NOT a major photosynthetic pigment in plants?
_______ is a product of the Calvin Cycle that is used to form glucose phosphate, amino acids, or fatty acids.
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The function of sunlight in photosynthesis is to:
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G3P (glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate) is used by plants for all of the following EXCEPT the formation of
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The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the stroma of the chloroplast.
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Where do the carbon atoms in glucose come from?
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Carbon dioxide and water can combine to form glucose, water, and oxygen. What is required for that process to occur?
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Inside the chloroplast, where are organic molecules made?
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The splitting of water and the generation of oxygen occur where?
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In order to generate one glucose molecule, the Calvin cycle has to turn how many times?
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At night, the Calvin cycle:
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In eukaryotes, photosynthesis takes place inside the ________.
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Clusters of chlorophyll and accessory pigments are called ________.
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In photosynthesis, carbon fixation occurs:
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Most plants incorporate carbon dioxide into sugars by means of a cycle of reactions called the:
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Flattened sacs of internal membranes associated with photosynthesis are called:
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For photosynthesis in green plants, the electron donor for the light-dependent reaction is:
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Light consists of units of energy called
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Molecules that absorb light are called:
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In green plants, which photosystem absorbs photons to excite electrons in the reaction center?
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The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are those that:
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The cyclic carbon fixation reactions are also known as the:
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In which part of the chloroplasts are the Calvin cycle enzymes located?
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What products of light reactions of photosynthesis are used in the Calvin cycle?
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Most atmospheric oxygen comes from photosynthesis. From which of the following molecules is the oxygen derived?
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Carotenoids are important to many plants because these pigments are able to:
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What color of light is not strongly absorbed by chlorophyll?
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In photosynthesis, ATP is made by
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Study Notes
Photosynthesis Overview
- Photosynthesis produces oxygen and carbohydrates, vital for sustaining life on Earth.
- Organisms capable of photosynthesis include plants, algae, and some bacteria.
Photosynthetic Pigments
- Major pigments: chlorophyll a and b, carotenoids.
- Chlorophyll c is not a primary pigment in plants.
- Carotenoids absorb wavelengths of light not captured by chlorophyll a and b.
Light Reactions
- Light energy from the sun excites electrons in chlorophyll, contributing to the energy conversion necessary for photosynthesis.
- Water is the electron donor in light-dependent reactions.
- Oxygen is generated from the splitting of water during the light-dependent reactions.
Calvin Cycle
- Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) is produced in the Calvin Cycle and is used for forming glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids, but not oxygen.
- The Calvin Cycle requires six turns to generate one glucose molecule.
- It can occur at night as long as ATP, carbon dioxide, and NADPH are available.
Chloroplast Structure
- Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, specifically within the stroma where organic molecules are synthesized.
- Thylakoids are flattened membrane sacs where light reactions take place.
Carbon Fixation and Sugar Production
- Carbon dioxide is incorporated into sugars through the Calvin Cycle.
- Light energy from the sun is essential for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
Energy and Chemical Processes
- ATP and NADPH produced in the light reactions drive the Calvin Cycle.
- Chemiosmosis is the process that generates ATP during photosynthesis.
Spectral Absorption
- Chlorophyll does not effectively absorb green light, which is why plants appear green.
- Light energy consists of photons, which are harnessed by pigments for photosynthesis.
Photosystems
- Photosystem I and II work together to absorb light and facilitate the light-dependent reactions.
- The light-independent reactions convert carbon dioxide into sugars, essential for plant metabolism.
Importance of Photosynthesis
- Most atmospheric oxygen is produced from water during photosynthesis.
- Oxygen released is derived from the photolysis of water in the light-dependent reactions.
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