Photosynthesis Process Overview Quiz
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What is the main function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

  • Produce glucose molecules
  • Export oxygen molecules
  • Regenerate RuBP (correct)
  • Store sunlight energy
  • What is the role of G3P in the Calvin cycle?

  • Regenerates RuBP (correct)
  • Stores sunlight energy
  • Fixes carbon dioxide
  • Exported as a final product
  • Which enzyme is crucial for the fixation of carbon dioxide in the Calvin cycle?

  • ATP synthase
  • NADH dehydrogenase
  • RuBisCO (correct)
  • Chlorophyllase
  • How many G3P molecules are exported out of the Calvin cycle?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of regenerating RuBP in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>To fix more carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule produced in the light-dependent reactions provides energy for the Calvin cycle?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs during the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Reduction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction where carbon dioxide combines with ribulose-1,5-biphosphate in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>RuBisCO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Calvin cycle, what is the specific compound produced by combining carbon dioxide with a five-carbon sugar?

    <p>Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the RuBisCO enzyme in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Catalyze the reaction between carbon dioxide and ribulose-1,5-biphosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ATP play during the Calvin cycle?

    <p>It provides energy for building high-energy sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the plant allows carbon dioxide to enter the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Leaves' stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fixation in the Calvin Cycle?

    <p>To pluck carbon atoms from carbon dioxide and attach them to an organic molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of 3-phosphoglycerate (PGA) into glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)?

    <p>PGA Kinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many 'turns' of the Calvin Cycle are required to fix enough carbon to export one molecule of G3P?

    <p>Three turns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of RuBisCO in the Calvin Cycle?

    <p>Catalyze the fixation of carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the reduction phase of photosynthesis, what happens to NADPH?

    <p>It gains an electron and a hydrogen atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of converting six molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate (PGA) during the reduction phase of photosynthesis?

    <p>Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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