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What is the primary function of the light-absorbing pigment molecules in plant leaves?
What is the primary function of the light-absorbing pigment molecules in plant leaves?
- Absorbing excess heat from sunlight
- Producing carbon dioxide
- Converting chemical energy into light energy
- Converting light energy into chemical energy (correct)
What is the initial form of energy that is converted to chemical energy during the light-dependent reactions?
What is the initial form of energy that is converted to chemical energy during the light-dependent reactions?
- Light energy (correct)
- Potential energy
- Kinetic energy
- Heat energy
Which specific competency does this module aim to deliver?
Which specific competency does this module aim to deliver?
- Defining the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration
- Understanding the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis
- Identifying the steps of the Calvin cycle
- Describing the patterns of electron flow through light (correct)
In which part of the plant cell are chlorophyll and associated electron carriers held?
In which part of the plant cell are chlorophyll and associated electron carriers held?
How many forms of chlorophyll are there?
How many forms of chlorophyll are there?
What is the primary role of photosystems in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the primary role of photosystems in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the role of light in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the role of light in the process of photosynthesis?
What is the main function of photosystem II (PSII) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the main function of photosystem II (PSII) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the special pair of chlorophyll molecules found at the core of photosystem II (PSII)?
What is the special pair of chlorophyll molecules found at the core of photosystem II (PSII)?
What is the process called when electrons are removed from water and passed through PSII and PSI before ending up in NADPH?
What is the process called when electrons are removed from water and passed through PSII and PSI before ending up in NADPH?
What is the primary role of ATP synthesis in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What is the primary role of ATP synthesis in the light reactions of photosynthesis?
What happens when light is absorbed by pigments in photosystem II (PSII)?
What happens when light is absorbed by pigments in photosystem II (PSII)?
