General Biology 1 ATP and Photosynthesis Recap Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the function of ATP in the ATP-ADP cycle?

ATP is a waste product that needs to be converted to ADP for cellular function

ATP serves as a structural component in cell membranes

ATP acts as an energy carrier, transferring chemical energy within cells (correct)

ATP is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA

In the context of photosynthesis, what is the primary role of chlorophyll and other pigments?

Providing structural support to plant cells

Transporting nutrients within the plant

Absorbing light energy for the conversion into chemical energy (correct)

Breaking down glucose to release energy

Which products are generated at the end of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

Glucose and water

Oxygen and ATP (correct)

NADPH and oxygen

ATP and NADPH

What is the main function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

To fix carbon and generate sugars Signup and view all the answers

Which scientists were responsible for the discovery of the Calvin cycle?

Melvin Calvin, James Bassham, and Andrew Benson Signup and view all the answers

What are the alternative names for the Calvin cycle?

Calvin-Bassham-Benson Cycle (CBB Cycle), Reductive Pentose Phosphate Cycle (RPP Cycle), or C3 Cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle?

Conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen-carrier compounds into glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecule known as G3P produced in the Calvin Cycle?

Three-carbon sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of incorporating CO2 into an organic material called?

Carbon Fixation Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for attaching CO2 to a five-carbon sugar molecule in the Calvin Cycle?

Rubisco Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the resulting six-carbon sugar after Carbon Fixation in the Calvin Cycle?

It immediately splits in half to form two molecules of a 3-phosphoglycerate Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of NADPH in the Calvin Cycle?

Reducing 1,3-biphosphogycerate to G3P Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of most of the G3P molecules produced by the Calvin Cycle?

They are recycled to regenerate ribulose biphosphate (RuBP) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to ADP and NADP+ formed during the Calvin Cycle?

'Recharged' with energy and become ATP and NADPH in the stroma Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Rubisco in the Calvin Cycle?

-Attaching CO2 to a five-carbon sugar molecule named ribulose biphosphate (RuBP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the product of Carbon Fixation in the Calvin Cycle?

Two molecules of a 3-phosphoglycerate (3-carbon) Signup and view all the answers

General Biology 1 ATP and Photosynthesis Recap Quiz

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