Photosynthesis: Light Dependent and Independent Reactions Q2
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During which stage of photosynthesis does the linear electron flow or noncyclic flow occur?

  • Calvin cycle
  • Light-independent reaction
  • Light-dependent reaction (correct)
  • Glucose synthesis
  • What molecule absorbs light energy and is part of the light-harvesting complex of photosystem II?

  • Plastoquinone
  • Photosystem I
  • Chlorophyll a (correct)
  • Cytochrome complex
  • What happens to the oxygen atom produced through the process of photolysis?

  • It is used in ATP synthesis
  • It combines with carbon dioxide to form glucose
  • It becomes part of the thylakoid membrane
  • It combines with another oxygen atom to form an oxygen molecule (O2) (correct)
  • What captures the excited electrons and transfers them to the primary electron acceptor during photosynthesis?

    <p>Photosystem I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate source of energy for driving the synthesis of ATP and NADPH during photosynthesis?

    <p>Light energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organelle allows plants to harvest energy from sunlight to carry on photosynthesis?

    <p>Chloroplast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigment in the chloroplast absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

    <p>Chlorophyll (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ATP stand for and what is its role in photosynthesis?

    <p>Adenosine triphosphate; release energy when phosphate bonds are hydrolyzed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein accepts a pair of electrons from the cytochrome complex in the electron transport chain?

    <p>Plastocyanin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NADPH in the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>Temporarily store energized electrons produced during the light reactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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