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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
- To store energy in carbohydrate molecules (correct)
- To convert chemical energy into light energy
- To produce oxygen as a byproduct
- To fuel the organism's activities
What is produced as a byproduct in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
What is produced as a byproduct in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
- Water
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Sulfur (correct)
Which organisms perform photosynthesis?
Which organisms perform photosynthesis?
- Protozoa
- Animals
- Fungi
- Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (correct)
What is used as a reductant in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
What is used as a reductant in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
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Apart from oxygenic photosynthesis, which other type of photosynthesis is mentioned in the text?
Apart from oxygenic photosynthesis, which other type of photosynthesis is mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?
What is the primary function of photosynthesis?
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Which organisms are called photoautotrophs due to their ability to perform photosynthesis?
Which organisms are called photoautotrophs due to their ability to perform photosynthesis?
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What do some bacteria use as a reductant in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
What do some bacteria use as a reductant in anoxygenic photosynthesis?
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In anoxygenic photosynthesis, which pigment is used to absorb green light and power proton pumps?
In anoxygenic photosynthesis, which pigment is used to absorb green light and power proton pumps?
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What is produced as a byproduct in oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is produced as a byproduct in oxygenic photosynthesis?
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