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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

  • To split water molecules
  • To reduce carbon dioxide
  • To produce oxygen
  • To produce carbohydrate (correct)

    • Where does the hydrogen for the process of photosynthesis come from?

  • Carbon dioxide
  • ATP
  • Water (correct)
  • Chlorophyll

    • What is the main source of energy that drives the photosynthesis reactions?

  • Oxygen
  • Water
  • Carbohydrate
  • Light (correct)

    • What are the two main products of the photosynthesis reaction?

    <p>Carbohydrate and oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

    <p>It may be lost from the cells, or it may be used in respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when pigments including chlorophyll absorb energy from light?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen during photosynthesis?

    <p>Photolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of photophosphorylation in photosynthesis?

    <p>To make ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What coenzyme is eventually picked up by the hydrogen to make reduced NADP in photosynthesis?

    <p>NADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main stages into which the photosynthesis process can be divided?

    <p>The light-dependent stage and the light-independent stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for the green pigment that absorbs light in photosynthesis?

    <p>Chlorophyll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ATP and reduced NADP in the light-independent stage of photosynthesis?

    <p>They are used to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are chloroplasts primarily found in plant cells?

    <p>Palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll tissues in leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the stroma in a chloroplast?

    <p>It contains enzymes, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains for carbohydrate storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures in chloroplasts hold carrier molecules and photosynthetic pigments?

    <p>Grana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wavelengths of light does chlorophyll a primarily absorb?

    <p>Violet, blue, and red light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives orange colors to fruits and vegetables, and is revealed as fall colors in leaves?

    <p>Carotenoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigments give chloroplasts and leaves their green color?

    <p>Chlorophyll a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clusters of pigments in thylakoid membranes called?

    <p>Photosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which photosystem absorbs mainly 700 nm light?

    <p>Photosystem I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the electromagnetic spectrum?

    <p>From short-wavelength gamma rays to long-wavelength radio waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can absorbed light energy drive in biological processes?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a practical application involving chloroplasts and plant physiology?

    <p>Measuring the transpiration rate using a potometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of photosynthesis with their roles:

    <p>Chlorophyll = Absorbs energy from light Water = Provides hydrogen for reducing carbon dioxide ATP = Produced in the light-dependent stage to drive reactions Reduced NADP = Picks up hydrogen to make reduced NADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements about photosynthesis with their correct stages:

    <p>Photolysis occurs = Light-dependent stage Carbohydrate and oxygen are produced = Light-independent stage Chlorophyll absorbs energy from light = Light-dependent stage ATP is produced through photophosphorylation = Light-dependent stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to photosynthesis with their definitions:

    <p>Photolysis = Process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen Reduced NADP = Coenzyme that picks up hydrogen to make reduced NADP Chlorophyll = Green pigment that absorbs energy from light Carbohydrate = Product of the overall photosynthesis reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features of the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis with their functions:

    <p>Pigments including chlorophyll absorb energy from light = Drives the light-dependent reactions Energy from light is used to split water molecules = Produces hydrogen and oxygen Hydrogen is eventually picked up by reduced NADP = Forms reduced NADP ATP is made through photophosphorylation = Provides energy for biological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of chloroplasts with their descriptions:

    <p>Stroma = Contains enzymes, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains Grana = Contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments Chlorophyll a and b = Main pigments in chloroplasts, absorbing different wavelengths of light Accessory pigments like carotenoids = Absorb additional wavelengths of light and give fruits and vegetables their color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with the correct stage of photosynthesis:

    <p>ATP and NADP are used to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates = Light-independent stage (Calvin cycle) High-energy electrons from chlorophyll a drive the process = Light-dependent stage Photosystems in thylakoid membranes absorb light energy = Light-dependent stage Chloroplasts are essential for both light-dependent and light-independent stages = Both light-dependent and light-independent stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with the correct presence of chloroplasts:

    <p>Leaf tissues such as palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll = Mainly in leaf tissues Each cell, containing multiple chloroplasts = Each cell Found in certain plant cells = Certain plant cells Contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments = Grana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following light absorption information with the correct pigment or structure:

    <p>Chlorophyll a absorbs light at 700 nm = Photosystem I Chlorophyll a and b absorb different wavelengths of light = Main pigments in chloroplasts Accessory pigments like carotenoids absorb additional wavelengths of light = Accessory pigments Photosystem II absorbs light at 680 nm = Photosystem II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following functions with the correct process or structure in chloroplasts:

    <p>Reduction of carbon dioxide and production of carbohydrates = Calvin cycle Contain enzymes, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains = Stroma High-energy electrons from chlorophyll a drive the light-dependent stage = Light-dependent stage Contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments = Grana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with the correct pigment or structure in chloroplasts:

    <p>Contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments = Grana Main pigments in chloroplasts, absorbing different wavelengths of light = Chlorophyll a and b Absorb additional wavelengths of light and give fruits and vegetables their color = Accessory pigments like carotenoids Create the green color of chloroplasts and leaves = Chlorophylls and accessory pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chlorophyll is the ______ pigment that absorbs energy from light in photosynthesis

    <p>green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent stage and the ______ stage

    <p>light-independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The energy in the hydrogen is used to make ______ in a process called photophosphorylation

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hydrogen is eventually picked up by a coenzyme called ______ to make reduced NADP

    <p>NADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oxygen is a ______ product of photosynthesis

    <p>waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the light-dependent stage, pigments including chlorophyll absorb energy from ______

    <p>light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Photosynthesis involves taking in carbon dioxide and reducing it to produce ______

    <p>carbohydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The energy that drives the reactions in photosynthesis comes from ______

    <p>light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two products of the photosynthesis reaction are carbohydrate and ______

    <p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reaction shown in the overall equation of photosynthesis is actually made up of many smaller ______

    <p>steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hydrogen for the process of photosynthesis comes from ______

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oxygen is a ______ product of photosynthesis

    <p>waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chlorophyll a and b are the main ______ in chloroplasts, absorbing different wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.

    <p>pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloroplasts have a stroma containing ______, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains used for carbohydrate storage.

    <p>enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grana, stacks of ______, contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments.

    <p>thylakoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Photosystems in thylakoid membranes absorb light energy and channel it to a ______ for the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.

    <p>reaction center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Photosystem I absorbs light at ______, while photosystem II absorbs light at 680 nm, both containing chlorophyll a molecules.

    <p>700 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The high-energy ______ from chlorophyll a drive the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.

    <p>electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accessory pigments like ______ absorb additional wavelengths of light and give fruits and vegetables their color.

    <p>carotenoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each cell can contain multiple chloroplasts, located mainly in leaf tissues such as palisade ______ and spongy ______.

    <p>mesophyll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chlorophylls and accessory pigments collectively create the ______ color of chloroplasts and leaves.

    <p>green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloroplasts, found in certain ______, are essential for both light-dependent and light-independent stages of photosynthesis.

    <p>plant cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the light-independent stage, ATP and NADP are used to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates in the ______.

    <p>Calvin cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text also mentions a practical application, the measurement of transpiration rate using a ______.

    <p>potometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

    <p>To capture light energy, create a hydrogen ion gradient, and split water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of photosystems involved in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>Photosystem II and photosystem I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the reaction center of each photosystem?

    <p>A pair of specialized chlorophyll a molecules and a primary electron acceptor molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in the thylakoid membrane?

    <p>To transfer electrons and create a hydrogen ion gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the light reactions in photosynthesis?

    <p>When photons of light are absorbed by pigment molecules clustered in photosystem II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chlorophyll and accessory pigment molecules in the light reactions?

    <p>To absorb and transfer light energy to the photosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order in which the photosystems operate during the light reactions?

    <p>Photosystem II operates first, followed by photosystem I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when light energy is funneled into the photosystem II reaction center?

    <p>The energy is absorbed by a pair of specialized chlorophyll a molecules and a primary electron acceptor molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of the oxygen produced during the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>It is released into the atmosphere as a byproduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the thylakoid membranes in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>To contain photosystems and electron transport chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the electron transport chain (ETC) in the light reactions?

    <p>To create a hydrogen ion gradient and transfer electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chloroplasts and Photosynthesis

    • In the light-independent stage, ATP and reduced NADP are used to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle.
    • Chloroplasts, found in specific plant cells like palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll tissues in leaves, host both light-dependent and light-independent stages of photosynthesis.
    • Each chloroplast contains an envelope of two membranes and a watery stroma with enzymes, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains for carbohydrate storage.
    • Inside chloroplasts, membranes called lamellae form fluid-filled sacs called thylakoid spaces, and stacks of thylakoids called grana, which hold carrier molecules and photosynthetic pigments like chlorophyll a and b, carotene, and xanthophyll.
    • Chloroplast pigments absorb different wavelengths of light and drive photosynthesis; chlorophyll a absorbs violet, blue, and red light, while accessory pigments like chlorophyll b and carotenoids absorb other wavelengths.
    • Carotenoids, including beta-carotene, give orange colors to fruits and vegetables and are revealed as fall colors when chlorophyll breaks down in autumn leaves.
    • The majority of pigments in a chloroplast are chlorophyll a and b, which gives chloroplasts and leaves their green color, and absorb slightly different wavelengths of light.
    • Pigments in thylakoid membranes are arranged in clusters called photosystems, with photosystem I absorbing mainly 700 nm light and photosystem II absorbing mainly 680 nm light.
    • Photosystems contain chlorophyll a molecules and other pigments that channel energy to these chlorophyll a molecules, increasing the energy level of electrons to drive the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.
    • The electromagnetic spectrum ranges from short-wavelength gamma rays to long-wavelength radio waves, and photons of specific wavelengths are either reflected, transmitted, or absorbed by objects like leaves.
    • The absorbed light energy can drive biological processes like photosynthesis, and chloroplasts contain a variety of pigment molecules that absorb different wavelengths of light.
    • A practical application involves measuring the transpiration rate using a potometer.

    Photosynthesis and Chloroplast Structure

    • In the light-independent stage, ATP and NADP are used to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle.
    • Chloroplasts, found in certain plant cells, are essential for both light-dependent and light-independent stages of photosynthesis.
    • Each cell can contain multiple chloroplasts, located mainly in leaf tissues such as palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.
    • Chloroplasts have a stroma containing enzymes, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains used for carbohydrate storage.
    • Grana, stacks of thylakoids, contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments.
    • Chlorophyll a and b are the main pigments in chloroplasts, absorbing different wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.
    • Accessory pigments like carotenoids absorb additional wavelengths of light and give fruits and vegetables their color.
    • Chlorophylls and accessory pigments collectively create the green color of chloroplasts and leaves.
    • Photosystems in thylakoid membranes absorb light energy and channel it to a reaction center for the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.
    • Photosystem I absorbs light at 700 nm, while photosystem II absorbs light at 680 nm, both containing chlorophyll a molecules.
    • The high-energy electrons from chlorophyll a drive the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.
    • The text also mentions a practical application, the measurement of transpiration rate using a potometer.

    Photosynthesis and Chloroplast Structure

    • In the light-independent stage, ATP and NADP are used to reduce carbon dioxide and produce carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle.
    • Chloroplasts, found in certain plant cells, are essential for both light-dependent and light-independent stages of photosynthesis.
    • Each cell can contain multiple chloroplasts, located mainly in leaf tissues such as palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.
    • Chloroplasts have a stroma containing enzymes, ribosomes, DNA, and starch grains used for carbohydrate storage.
    • Grana, stacks of thylakoids, contain membranes with carrier molecules and various photosynthetic pigments.
    • Chlorophyll a and b are the main pigments in chloroplasts, absorbing different wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.
    • Accessory pigments like carotenoids absorb additional wavelengths of light and give fruits and vegetables their color.
    • Chlorophylls and accessory pigments collectively create the green color of chloroplasts and leaves.
    • Photosystems in thylakoid membranes absorb light energy and channel it to a reaction center for the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.
    • Photosystem I absorbs light at 700 nm, while photosystem II absorbs light at 680 nm, both containing chlorophyll a molecules.
    • The high-energy electrons from chlorophyll a drive the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis.
    • The text also mentions a practical application, the measurement of transpiration rate using a potometer.

    Photosynthesis and the Calvin Cycle: Key Processes and Reactions

    • Photosystem II captures energy from light and boosts electrons to the primary electron acceptor.
    • Replacement electrons for photosystem II come from the splitting of water by an enzyme associated with photosystem II.
    • Water splitting releases electrons to replace those lost by the reaction center chlorophylls and produces O2 and hydrogen ions.
    • The energized electron from photosystem II travels through an electron transport chain (ETC) to generate a H+ gradient and ATP through chemiosmosis.
    • Photosystem I absorbs light energy and passes it to a chlorophyll a molecule in the reaction center, energizing an electron.
    • The energized electron from photosystem I is passed to a second ETC to generate NADPH.
    • Cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation are processes for ATP production using energy from light.
    • Photosystem II includes a water-splitting enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of water, producing O2 as a waste product.
    • ATP and NADPH synthesized during the light reactions power the synthesis of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P) from CO2 in the Calvin cycle.
    • The Calvin cycle involves carbon fixation, the synthesis of G3P, and the regeneration of RuBP to continue the cycle.
    • Carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle can be disrupted by photorespiration, a wasteful process reducing the rate of carbon fixation.
    • The Calvin cycle is a metabolic pathway that converts CO2 into G3P using ATP and NADPH, and it begins and ends with the same five-carbon molecule, RuBP.

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