14 Questions
Where does photosynthesis primarily take place in plants?
Leaves
What serves as the transporting vessels of manufactured food and water in plants?
Vascular bundles
Which part of the chloroplast contains the most number of chloroplasts?
Mesophyll
Why does chlorophyll appear green despite absorbing white light?
Green light is reflected
What is the primary requirement for autotrophic organisms to make food through photosynthesis?
Light energy, carbon dioxide, and water
Which part of the plant protects the leaves?
Upper and lower epidermis
What is the primary purpose of the light reactions in photosynthesis?
To trap light energy and convert it into chemical energy
During the light reactions, what happens to the electrons of chlorophyll molecules?
They transfer to a lower energy level
What is the end product of the light reactions that is utilized in the dark reactions of photosynthesis?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
In which phase of photosynthesis does the Calvin Cycle take place?
Dark reactions
What is the role of NADPH in the dark reactions of photosynthesis?
To provide reducing power to convert 3-C acid into a 3-C sugar
Which factor affects the rate of photosynthesis by providing the energy needed for the reaction?
Intensity of light
What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when light intensity is in excess?
It increases
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Test your knowledge of photosynthesis, the process by which plants and other autotrophic organisms produce their own food using light energy, carbon dioxide, and water. Explore the key components of photosynthesis, from the role of chlorophyll to the specific parts of plant leaves involved in the process.
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