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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in cellular organisms?
What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in cellular organisms?
- To store organic compounds for future use
- To convert chemical energy into light energy
- To produce oxygen as a byproduct
- To fuel the organism's activities (correct)
Which organisms are referred to as photoautotrophs due to their ability to perform photosynthesis?
Which organisms are referred to as photoautotrophs due to their ability to perform photosynthesis?
- Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (correct)
- Animals
- Mushrooms
- Bacteria and archaea
What is synthesized from the endergonic reaction of carbon dioxide with water during photosynthesis?
What is synthesized from the endergonic reaction of carbon dioxide with water during photosynthesis?
- Glucose and other carbohydrate molecules (correct)
- Sulfur
- Hydrogen sulfide
- Oxygen gas
Which organisms perform anoxygenic photosynthesis using bacteriochlorophyll to split hydrogen sulfide as a reductant instead of water?
Which organisms perform anoxygenic photosynthesis using bacteriochlorophyll to split hydrogen sulfide as a reductant instead of water?
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What do archaea such as Halobacterium use to absorb green light and power proton pumps for ATP synthesis?
What do archaea such as Halobacterium use to absorb green light and power proton pumps for ATP synthesis?
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