24 Questions
Which type of metabolites are formed by photosynthesis process?
Primary metabolites
From which pathways are secondary metabolites biosynthetically derived?
Shikimic acid pathway and Acetate mevalonate pathway
In which type of metabolites are sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleic acids categorized?
Primary metabolites
Where are secondary metabolites found in the cells of the plant?
In a small concentration
What is the main function of the light reactions in photosynthesis?
Production of NADPH and ATP
Which compound is the first organic compound produced from photosynthesis?
PGA (3-phosphoglyceric acid)
What role does Ribulose diphosphate carboxylase play in photosynthesis?
Conversion of carbon dioxide to sugar
What is the main transport material in plants formed during photosynthesis?
Sucrose
What is the main function of the dark reactions in photosynthesis?
Utilize the energy from light reactions to fix carbon dioxide into sugar
Which compound is the first bond sugar formed during the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?
Fructose-6-phosphate
What is the role of Ribulose diphosphate carboxylase (RUBISCO) in photosynthesis?
Conversion of carbon dioxide into sugar during the dark reactions
Which organic compound is the first product of photosynthesis?
3-phosphoglyceric acid (PGA)
What is a distinguishing property of primary metabolites?
They are formed by the process of photosynthesis
Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites?
Shikimic acid pathway
What distinguishes secondary metabolites from primary metabolites?
They are not a source for energy
What is the ecological role of secondary metabolites?
Protection against herbivores and pathogens
What differentiates primary metabolites from secondary metabolites?
Primary metabolites are a source of energy while secondary metabolites are not a source for energy.
In which pathways are secondary metabolites biosynthetically derived from primary metabolites?
Shikimic acid pathway and Acetate mevalonate pathway
What is the main function of secondary metabolites in a plant?
Ecological role
Where are primary metabolites found in the cells of the plant?
Found in high concentration in the cells
What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?
To fix carbon dioxide into sugar
What is the role of Ribulose diphosphate carboxylase (RUBISCO) in photosynthesis?
To catalyze the reaction of carbon dioxide with ribulose 1,5-phosphate in the dark reactions
Which compound is the first organic compound produced from photosynthesis?
PGA (3-phosphoglyceric acid)
What differentiates the light reactions from the dark reactions in photosynthesis?
The light reactions produce NADPH and ATP, while the dark reactions fix carbon dioxide into sugar
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