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What is the role of light energy in the light reactions?
What is the role of light energy in the light reactions?
- To catalyze the splitting of water molecules
- To reduce Fe-S proteins
- To synthesize NADPH
- To generate ATP and NADPH (correct)
What is the purpose of the oxygen evolving complex in the light reactions?
What is the purpose of the oxygen evolving complex in the light reactions?
- To synthesize ATP
- To generate NADPH
- To catalyze the splitting of water molecules (correct)
- To reduce PSI
What is the result of the proton gradient in the light reactions?
What is the result of the proton gradient in the light reactions?
- Generation of NADPH
- Reduction of PSI
- Synthesis of ATP (correct)
- Oxidation of PSII
What is the role of PSI and PSII in the Z-scheme?
What is the role of PSI and PSII in the Z-scheme?
What is the purpose of cyclic electron flow?
What is the purpose of cyclic electron flow?
What is the main difference between non-cyclic and cyclic photophosphorylation?
What is the main difference between non-cyclic and cyclic photophosphorylation?
What are the byproducts of the light reactions?
What are the byproducts of the light reactions?
What is the primary role of the electron transport chain in the light reactions?
What is the primary role of the electron transport chain in the light reactions?
What is the fate of the electrons in the light reactions?
What is the fate of the electrons in the light reactions?
What is the primary mechanism of energy coupling in the light reactions?
What is the primary mechanism of energy coupling in the light reactions?
What is the role of NADPH in the light reactions?
What is the role of NADPH in the light reactions?
What is the product of the light reactions that is used in the Calvin cycle?
What is the product of the light reactions that is used in the Calvin cycle?
What is the primary function of carotenoids in the light reactions?
What is the primary function of carotenoids in the light reactions?
What is the difference between chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b?
What is the difference between chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b?
What is the fate of energy absorbed by pigments in the light reactions?
What is the fate of energy absorbed by pigments in the light reactions?
What is the role of chlorophyll a in the light reactions?
What is the role of chlorophyll a in the light reactions?
What is the purpose of resonance energy transfer in the light reactions?
What is the purpose of resonance energy transfer in the light reactions?
What is the outcome of charge separation in the light reactions?
What is the outcome of charge separation in the light reactions?