General Biology 1 Module 13: Light-Dependent Reactions Quiz
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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?

  • Light energy (correct)
  • Potential energy
  • Kinetic energy
  • Heat energy
  • 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?

    <p>Thylakoid membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many forms of chlorophyll are there?

    <p>Two forms (a and b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of photosystems in the light-dependent reactions?

    <p>Transferring electrons and generating ATP and NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of light in the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>To make two molecules needed for the proceeding stage of photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of photosystem II (PSII) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>To absorb light and pass energy to the reaction center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the special pair of chlorophyll molecules found at the core of photosystem II (PSII)?

    <p>P680</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when electrons are removed from water and passed through PSII and PSI before ending up in NADPH?

    <p>Non-cyclic photophosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of ATP synthesis in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>To drive pumping of H+ ions from the stroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when light is absorbed by pigments in photosystem II (PSII)?

    <p>Energy is transferred to P680, boosting an electron to a high energy level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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