Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Mechanisms Quiz

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What is the primary function of the stacks of thylakoid sacs known as 'Grana'?

  • Production of NADPH
  • Electron transfer chain
  • Formation of O2, NADPH, and ATP (correct)
  • Harvesting light energy

Which scientist introduced an artificial electron acceptor (Hill Reagent) that shows the light dependency of electron flow in photosynthesis?

  • Ochoa
  • Planck
  • Hill
  • Robert Hill (correct)

What role does NADP+ play in photosynthesis according to the text?

  • Oxygen generator
  • Electron donor
  • ATP producer
  • Electron acceptor (correct)

How is the energy required for ATP synthesis related to the energy of photons in visible light?

<p>10 times higher than the energy of photons in visible light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the F0F1 complexes located on the outer surface of the thylakoid membranes?

<p>Facilitate ATP synthesis through the chemiosmotic mechanism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does venturicidin, a mitochondrial ATP synthesis blocker, have on ATP synthesis?

<p>Prevents ATP synthesis in the stroma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the chemiosmotic mechanism in ATP synthesis?

<p>It couples ATP synthesis to electron flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the movement of 12 protons result in a decrease in pH in the lumen by 3 units?

<p>It causes a change in the proton concentration in the lumen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Action Spectrum mentioned in the text?

<p>Describe the relative rate of photosynthesis for different wavelengths of light. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the process of Light-Driven Electron Transfer at the Reaction Center, what is Z that serves as the immediate electron donor to P680+?

<p>A Tyr residue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the process of Cyclic Electron Transfer at the reaction center of purple bacteria?

<p>The electron is passed on to the Cytbcf complex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Bacteriorhodopsin in the process of Light-Driven Proton Pumping?

<p>Channeling electrons to create a proton gradient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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