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What is the primary function of carotenes, chlorophyll a, anthocyanin, and xanthophyll in the plant cell?
What is the primary function of carotenes, chlorophyll a, anthocyanin, and xanthophyll in the plant cell?
- Storing chemical energy for later use
- Absorbing specific wavelengths of light
- Protecting the plant cell from UV light (correct)
- Converting solar energy to ATP and NADPH
Which pigment absorbs best in red and blue wavelengths and least in green wavelengths?
Which pigment absorbs best in red and blue wavelengths and least in green wavelengths?
- Anthocyanin
- Chlorophyll a (correct)
- Xanthophyll
- Chlorophyll b
What is the primary function of the accessory pigments (chlorophyll b, carotenoids, xanthophylls) in photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of the accessory pigments (chlorophyll b, carotenoids, xanthophylls) in photosynthesis?
- Absorbing light of different wavelengths (correct)
- Producing glucose in the Calvin cycle
- Generating chemical energy in the form of ATP
- Releasing oxygen as a byproduct
In which part of the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle occur?
In which part of the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle occur?
What is the primary role of RuBisCo in photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of RuBisCo in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
Which part of the chloroplast is responsible for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Which part of the chloroplast is responsible for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
What role do carotenoids play in photosynthesis?
What role do carotenoids play in photosynthesis?
In the context of photosynthesis, what does oxidation refer to?
In the context of photosynthesis, what does oxidation refer to?
What is the function of the ATP synthase in photosynthesis?
What is the function of the ATP synthase in photosynthesis?
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