Photosynthesis and ATP Synthesis Process Quiz

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Which process is responsible for the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate in the presence of light?

  • Photophosphorylation (correct)
  • Oxidative phosphorylation
  • Cellular respiration
  • Fermentation

What is the name of the process that occurs when both photosystems I and II work in a series?

  • Oxidative phosphorylation
  • Cyclic photophosphorylation
  • Non-cyclic photophosphorylation (correct)
  • Substrate-level phosphorylation

Which pigment is involved in the initial light absorption in photosystem I?

  • Chlorophyll b
  • Chlorophyll a
  • Carotenoids
  • Chlorophyll P700 (correct)

Which of the following is produced during cyclic photophosphorylation?

<p>ATP only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does cyclic photophosphorylation potentially occur in the chloroplast?

<p>Stroma lamellae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?

<p>To generate both ATP and NADPH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cyclic photophosphorylation is correct?

<p>It occurs when only light of wavelengths beyond 680 nm is available for excitation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the chemiosmotic hypothesis, what is the primary cause of the proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane?

<p>The splitting of water molecules on the inner side of the membrane. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the accumulation of protons occur during the light reactions of photosynthesis?

<p>In the lumen of the thylakoids. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane?

<p>To drive the synthesis of ATP through chemiosmosis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the light reactions of photosynthesis is correct?

<p>They result in the production of ATP and NADPH. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the photosystems (I and II) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

<p>To absorb light energy and excite electrons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a product of the light reaction in photosynthesis?

<p>Glucose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the proton gradient created across the thylakoid membrane during the light reaction?

<p>It drives the synthesis of ATP by ATP synthase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pigments is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy during the light reaction?

<p>Chlorophyll a (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CF1 portion of the ATP synthase enzyme?

<p>It undergoes a conformational change due to the proton gradient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes directly depends on the presence of light?

<p>Light reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of NADPH produced during the light reaction?

<p>To reduce carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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