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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
- To synthesize carbohydrate molecules
- To fuel the organism's activities
- To convert light energy into chemical energy (correct)
- To produce oxygen as a byproduct
Which organisms are called photoautotrophs?
Which organisms are called photoautotrophs?
- Animals and protozoa
- Viruses and archaea
- Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (correct)
- Fungi and bacteria
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
- Water
- Oxygen (correct)
- Sulfur
- Carbon dioxide
Which pigment is used by some bacteria for anoxygenic photosynthesis?
Which pigment is used by some bacteria for anoxygenic photosynthesis?
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What is the role of retinal and microbial rhodopsin derivatives in non-carbon-fixing anoxygenic photosynthesis?
What is the role of retinal and microbial rhodopsin derivatives in non-carbon-fixing anoxygenic photosynthesis?
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