5 Questions
What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
To store chemical energy in organic compounds
Which organisms are known as photoautotrophs?
Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria
What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What do bacteria performing anoxygenic photosynthesis use as a reductant?
Hydrogen sulfide
What is the role of retinal and microbial rhodopsin derivatives in non-carbon-fixing anoxygenic photosynthesis?
To synthesize adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Test your knowledge about the biological process used by many cellular organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy and store it in organic compounds. This quiz covers topics such as oxygenic photosynthesis, carbohydrate molecule synthesis, and energy production.
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