Photosynthesis Concepts
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Where in the eukaryotic cell does photosynthesis primarily take place?

  • Chloroplasts (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Nucleus
  • What is the function of Photosystem II in photosynthesis?

  • Re-excites low energy electrons back to high energy level
  • Donates high energy electrons to an electron transport chain (correct)
  • Accept high energy electrons from PC
  • Reduces the final electron acceptor NADP+
  • Which component of the electron transport chain (ETC) pumps hydrogen ions across the thylakoid membrane during photosynthesis?

  • NADP+ reductase
  • PC
  • Photosystem I
  • Cytochrome complex (correct)
  • What are the final products of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

    <p>ATP + NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for reducing the final electron acceptor NADP+ in photosynthesis?

    <p>NADP+ reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of feridoxin (FD) in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>Delivers high energy electrons to NADP+ reductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of ATP synthase in photosynthesis?

    <p>Generating ATP using the flow of H+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the light reactions, what is the function of photolysis?

    <p>To release oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is covalently bonded to RuBP in the carbon fixation phase of the Calvin Cycle?

    <p>CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary product of the reduction phase in the Calvin Cycle?

    <p>G3P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In photosynthesis, what happens to the five G3P molecules produced in the Calvin Cycle's regeneration phase?

    <p>Converted into RuBP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organic molecules can be produced from the G3P generated in photosynthesis?

    <p>Fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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