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What is the primary function of Photosystem II?
What is the primary function of Photosystem II?
- NADPH production
- Splitting water (correct)
- Proton pumping
- ATP synthesis
Where do the Light-Dependent Reactions of photosynthesis take place?
Where do the Light-Dependent Reactions of photosynthesis take place?
- Cytoplasm
- Thylakoid lumen
- Stroma
- Chloroplasts (correct)
What is the role of ATP Synthase in the photosynthetic process?
What is the role of ATP Synthase in the photosynthetic process?
- Split water
- Reduce NADP+
- Pump protons
- Produce ATP (correct)
What is the purpose of the Electron Transport Chain in photosynthesis?
What is the purpose of the Electron Transport Chain in photosynthesis?
Which molecule serves as the electron carrier in photosynthesis?
Which molecule serves as the electron carrier in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of chemiosmosis in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of chemiosmosis in photosynthesis?
During photosynthesis, what is the final electron acceptor?
During photosynthesis, what is the final electron acceptor?
What is lost during oxidation and gained during reduction in redox reactions?
What is lost during oxidation and gained during reduction in redox reactions?
Which range of the electromagnetic spectrum does gamma rays belong to?
Which range of the electromagnetic spectrum does gamma rays belong to?
Which color light is mainly reflected by plants during photosynthesis?
Which color light is mainly reflected by plants during photosynthesis?
What factor can limit photosynthetic rates in plants?
What factor can limit photosynthetic rates in plants?
What percentage of Earth's radiant energy comes from visible light?
What percentage of Earth's radiant energy comes from visible light?
What is the first step in the Calvin Cycle?
What is the first step in the Calvin Cycle?
What enzyme accelerates the reaction in which an unstable 6-carbon molecule splits into two 3-carbon molecules?
What enzyme accelerates the reaction in which an unstable 6-carbon molecule splits into two 3-carbon molecules?
Which molecule is used to regenerate RuBP in the Calvin Cycle?
Which molecule is used to regenerate RuBP in the Calvin Cycle?
What is the main disadvantage of C4 plants compared to C3 plants?
What is the main disadvantage of C4 plants compared to C3 plants?
In the C4 photosynthesis pathway, what is the initial compound that combines with CO2 to form organic acids?
In the C4 photosynthesis pathway, what is the initial compound that combines with CO2 to form organic acids?
What type of plant has a different distribution of mesophyll cells, bundle sheath cells, veins, and stomata compared to a C3 plant?
What type of plant has a different distribution of mesophyll cells, bundle sheath cells, veins, and stomata compared to a C3 plant?
Where does Pyruvate Oxidation occur in aerobic respiration?
Where does Pyruvate Oxidation occur in aerobic respiration?
What are the products of Pyruvate Oxidation?
What are the products of Pyruvate Oxidation?
What is the other name for the Citric Acid Cycle?
What is the other name for the Citric Acid Cycle?
What is the function of NADH and FADH2 in the Citric Acid Cycle?
What is the function of NADH and FADH2 in the Citric Acid Cycle?
What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration's Electron Transport Chain?
What is the role of oxygen in aerobic respiration's Electron Transport Chain?
How is ATP primarily formed in oxidative phosphorylation?
How is ATP primarily formed in oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the main purpose of the Light Reaction in photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of the Light Reaction in photosynthesis?
Which molecule is NOT involved in the Calvin Cycle reactions?
Which molecule is NOT involved in the Calvin Cycle reactions?
What is the final product of the Calvin Cycle reactions?
What is the final product of the Calvin Cycle reactions?
In the Light Reaction, what is the role of ATP synthase?
In the Light Reaction, what is the role of ATP synthase?
Where do the de-energized electrons go after being passed to Photosystem I?
Where do the de-energized electrons go after being passed to Photosystem I?
What is the primary function of NADPH Reductase in photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of NADPH Reductase in photosynthesis?
Where does Pyruvate Oxidation occur in aerobic respiration?
Where does Pyruvate Oxidation occur in aerobic respiration?
What are the products of Pyruvate Oxidation?
What are the products of Pyruvate Oxidation?
What is the other name for the Citric Acid Cycle?
What is the other name for the Citric Acid Cycle?
Where do the Light-Dependent Reactions of photosynthesis take place?
Where do the Light-Dependent Reactions of photosynthesis take place?
How is ATP primarily formed in oxidative phosphorylation?
How is ATP primarily formed in oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the final product when O2 acts as the ultimate electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
What is the final product when O2 acts as the ultimate electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
What is the main advantage of C4 plants over C3 plants in hot, dry environments?
What is the main advantage of C4 plants over C3 plants in hot, dry environments?
What is the key function of PEP carboxylase in C4 photosynthesis?
What is the key function of PEP carboxylase in C4 photosynthesis?
What is the primary adaptation of CAM plants to conserve water in extremely dry climates?
What is the primary adaptation of CAM plants to conserve water in extremely dry climates?
How do CAM plants utilize the stored organic acids during the day?
How do CAM plants utilize the stored organic acids during the day?
What is the main advantage of CAM plants when water is scarce but light is abundant?
What is the main advantage of CAM plants when water is scarce but light is abundant?
What is the difference between C4 and CAM plants in terms of when they fix CO2?
What is the difference between C4 and CAM plants in terms of when they fix CO2?
What is the main importance of photosynthesis to the entire web of life on Earth?
What is the main importance of photosynthesis to the entire web of life on Earth?
Explain the role of light in the activation of chlorophyll during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
Explain the role of light in the activation of chlorophyll during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
How does a proton gradient contribute to the formation of ATP according to the chemiosmotic model?
How does a proton gradient contribute to the formation of ATP according to the chemiosmotic model?
Differentiate between alcohol fermentation and lactic acid fermentation.
Differentiate between alcohol fermentation and lactic acid fermentation.
What is the primary function of NADPH Reductase in photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of NADPH Reductase in photosynthesis?
What are the feeding types (trophic types) in the context of photosynthetic organisms?
What are the feeding types (trophic types) in the context of photosynthetic organisms?
What are some factors that can limit optimal photosynthetic rates in plants?
What are some factors that can limit optimal photosynthetic rates in plants?
What important storage mechanisms for nitrogen occur in plants?
What important storage mechanisms for nitrogen occur in plants?
How can global climate change, caused by increasing CO2 levels, be moderated?
How can global climate change, caused by increasing CO2 levels, be moderated?
Where does respiration release energy from glucose molecules?
Where does respiration release energy from glucose molecules?
What is the summary reaction for glucose breakdown in cellular respiration?
What is the summary reaction for glucose breakdown in cellular respiration?
What is the major role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?
What is the major role of oxygen in aerobic respiration?
What is the net gain of ATP produced in cellular respiration?
What is the net gain of ATP produced in cellular respiration?
What are the two end products of anaerobic respiration?
What are the two end products of anaerobic respiration?
What is the main difference in efficiency between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
What is the main difference in efficiency between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
What is the role of fermentation in the absence of O2?
What is the role of fermentation in the absence of O2?
What are the products of alcoholic fermentation?
What are the products of alcoholic fermentation?
What is the main product of lactic acid fermentation?
What is the main product of lactic acid fermentation?
Photosystem II is also known as ___________
Photosystem II is also known as ___________
Photosystem I is also known as ___________
Photosystem I is also known as ___________
ATP Synthase is an ATP producing enzyme embedded in the ________________
ATP Synthase is an ATP producing enzyme embedded in the ________________
The series of embedded transport proteins between Photosystem II and Photosystem I is called ________________
The series of embedded transport proteins between Photosystem II and Photosystem I is called ________________
NADP+ is an electron carrier that transports energy to the Calvin Cycle, acting like a Prius Airport Taxi, and gets reduced to ____________
NADP+ is an electron carrier that transports energy to the Calvin Cycle, acting like a Prius Airport Taxi, and gets reduced to ____________
Chemiosmosis, a part of the electron transport chain, uses the proton gradient to produce ______________
Chemiosmosis, a part of the electron transport chain, uses the proton gradient to produce ______________
Enzymes regulate __________ activities
Enzymes regulate __________ activities
Cellular respiration releases energy by breaking down __________
Cellular respiration releases energy by breaking down __________
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the most important energy transfer molecule in living _________
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the most important energy transfer molecule in living _________
Adding the Phosphate group back, ADP becomes ________
Adding the Phosphate group back, ADP becomes ________
_________________ reactions involve oxidation and reduction
_________________ reactions involve oxidation and reduction
Hydrogen atom (H+) is lost during oxidation and gained during __________
Hydrogen atom (H+) is lost during oxidation and gained during __________
During photosynthesis, the final electron acceptor is ______
During photosynthesis, the final electron acceptor is ______
Aerobic respiration cannot be completed without ______
Aerobic respiration cannot be completed without ______
Glucose breakdown in cellular respiration results in the production of ______ and water
Glucose breakdown in cellular respiration results in the production of ______ and water
The main purpose of chemiosmosis in photosynthesis is the production of ______
The main purpose of chemiosmosis in photosynthesis is the production of ______
Respiration is the release of energy from glucose molecules through the process of breaking them down to individual ______ molecules
Respiration is the release of energy from glucose molecules through the process of breaking them down to individual ______ molecules
In the Chloroplast, reduction of sulfate to sulfide is important for the synthesis of proteins, anthocyanins, and ______
In the Chloroplast, reduction of sulfate to sulfide is important for the synthesis of proteins, anthocyanins, and ______
Pyruvate (3C) degraded to Acetyl CoA (2C) in the process of Pyruvate ______
Pyruvate (3C) degraded to Acetyl CoA (2C) in the process of Pyruvate ______
NADH and FADH2 donate electrons to the electron transport system in the process of ______ transport
NADH and FADH2 donate electrons to the electron transport system in the process of ______ transport
Prior to entering the citric acid cycle, pyruvic acid loses CO2 and is converted to ______ CoA
Prior to entering the citric acid cycle, pyruvic acid loses CO2 and is converted to ______ CoA
Glucose becomes fructose carrying two phosphates in the process of Glycolysis - ______
Glucose becomes fructose carrying two phosphates in the process of Glycolysis - ______
High energy electrons and hydrogen are removed as the Citric acid (Krebs) cycle proceeds in the fluid matrix of ______ in mitochondria
High energy electrons and hydrogen are removed as the Citric acid (Krebs) cycle proceeds in the fluid matrix of ______ in mitochondria
If O2 is not available, anaerobic respiration or ______ occurs
If O2 is not available, anaerobic respiration or ______ occurs
Pyruvate is oxidized and binds with ______
Pyruvate is oxidized and binds with ______
Each Citric Acid Cycle releases 3 ______
Each Citric Acid Cycle releases 3 ______
In Electron Transport Chain, energy from NADH and FADH2 is released as ______ and electrons
In Electron Transport Chain, energy from NADH and FADH2 is released as ______ and electrons
O2 acts as the ultimate electron acceptor in Oxidative Phosphorylation, producing ______
O2 acts as the ultimate electron acceptor in Oxidative Phosphorylation, producing ______
Chemiosmosis couples transport of protons into matrix with ______ phosphorylation
Chemiosmosis couples transport of protons into matrix with ______ phosphorylation
The Carbon removed from Pyruvate is converted to ______
The Carbon removed from Pyruvate is converted to ______
