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What is the primary purpose of the Light-Dependent Reaction in photosynthesis?
What is the primary purpose of the Light-Dependent Reaction in photosynthesis?
- To produce ATP using sunlight energy (correct)
- To fix carbon dioxide into organic molecules
- To convert glucose into oxygen gas
- To split water into oxygen and hydrogen ions
What is the role of phloem in a plant's transport system?
What is the role of phloem in a plant's transport system?
- Transport food (sugar) from leaves to other plant parts (correct)
- Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves
- Transport oxygen produced during photosynthesis throughout the plant
- Transport carbon dioxide to be used in photosynthesis
During the Calvin Cycle of photosynthesis, which molecule is primarily fixed into organic compounds?
During the Calvin Cycle of photosynthesis, which molecule is primarily fixed into organic compounds?
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Water
- Oxygen
- Glucose
What is the significance of iodine solution turning blue-black when testing a leaf for starch?
What is the significance of iodine solution turning blue-black when testing a leaf for starch?
Why is oxygen essential for animal respiration as mentioned in the text?
Why is oxygen essential for animal respiration as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Which part of the chloroplast is responsible for converting carbon dioxide into sugar?
Which part of the chloroplast is responsible for converting carbon dioxide into sugar?
How does sunlight act as a fuel for photosynthesis?
How does sunlight act as a fuel for photosynthesis?
What is the function of water in photosynthesis?
What is the function of water in photosynthesis?
If chloroplasts were not present in plant cells, what crucial process would be disrupted?
If chloroplasts were not present in plant cells, what crucial process would be disrupted?