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What happens to the rate of photosynthesis if the amount of carbon dioxide available to a plant is increased?
What happens to the rate of photosynthesis if the amount of carbon dioxide available to a plant is increased?
- It increases up to a point and then becomes constant (correct)
- It decreases and then becomes constant
- It decreases
- It remains constant
Where does the light reaction take place in a chloroplast?
Where does the light reaction take place in a chloroplast?
- Stroma or matrix
- Mesophyll cells
- Chlorophyll
- Thylakoid or grana (correct)
What is the result of the cyclic phosphorylation reaction in the light reaction?
What is the result of the cyclic phosphorylation reaction in the light reaction?
- Production of NADP
- Production of ATP molecules (correct)
- Reduction of NADPH
- Release of oxygen
What is the shape of the organelles in the mesophyll cells of the palisade tissue where photosynthesis takes place?
What is the shape of the organelles in the mesophyll cells of the palisade tissue where photosynthesis takes place?
What is the effect of high temperature on the rate of photosynthesis?
What is the effect of high temperature on the rate of photosynthesis?
What is reduced to NADPH in the light reaction?
What is reduced to NADPH in the light reaction?
Where does the dark reaction or Calvin cycle take place?
Where does the dark reaction or Calvin cycle take place?
What is the product of the light-dependent reactions?
What is the product of the light-dependent reactions?
What is the molecule that combines with carbon dioxide to form a 6-carbon compound?
What is the molecule that combines with carbon dioxide to form a 6-carbon compound?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?
What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?
What is the energy currency of the cell that is produced during photosynthesis?
What is the energy currency of the cell that is produced during photosynthesis?
What is the pigment-containing structure where light-dependent reactions take place?
What is the pigment-containing structure where light-dependent reactions take place?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
What happens when water enters into the guard cells?
What happens when water enters into the guard cells?
What is the range of wavelength in visible light?
What is the range of wavelength in visible light?
What is the name of the point where photosynthesis and respiration in a plant are exactly balanced?
What is the name of the point where photosynthesis and respiration in a plant are exactly balanced?
What is the function of carotenoids in plants?
What is the function of carotenoids in plants?
What is the by-product of photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?
What is the by-product of photosynthesis that is released into the atmosphere?
