16 Questions
Where does photosynthesis primarily take place in a plant?
Mesophyll
What are the small pores on the surface of leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit?
Stoma
Which organelles are specialized to carry out the reactions of photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplasts
What is the fluid-filled space around the thylakoids inside a chloroplast called?
Stroma
Which structures within chloroplasts contain green-colored pigments that absorb light?
Thylakoids
What is the space inside the thylakoid discs known as?
Thylakoid Space
What is the function of photosystems in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Absorb light energy
Which photosystem is classed with a maximal absorption wavelength of 680nm?
Photosystem II
What is the primary function of the electron transport chain within the thylakoid membrane?
Produce ATP
What process is responsible for the synthesis of ATP from ADP and Pi during the light-dependent reactions?
Photophosphorylation
What is the source of electrons that replace the lost electrons from Photosystem II in the light-dependent reactions?
Water
What is produced by the reduction of NADP+ during the light-dependent reactions?
$NADPH$
Where do the light-dependent reactions occur within the chloroplast?
Thylakoid membrane
What triggers the release of high energy electrons from Chlorophyll in Photosystems I and II?
Light
What is the end product of the photolysis of water during the light-dependent reactions?
$O_2$
Which process uses the build-up of protons within the thylakoid to catalyze the synthesis of ATP?
$ATP$ synthesis
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and its significance in transforming light energy into chemical energy. Explore the primary site of photosynthesis in plants and the role of stomata in facilitating the diffusion of carbon dioxide.
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