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What is the main light absorption range for chlorophyll a?

  • Blue and infrared light
  • Red and yellow light
  • Green and orange light
  • Blue-violet and red light (correct)

    • What role does chlorophyll b play in photosynthesis?

  • Absorbs light energy and conveys it to chlorophyll a (correct)
  • Directly participates in light reactions
  • Stabilizes the light reaction process
  • Produces glucose independently

    • What happens to an electron when a pigment molecule absorbs a photon?

  • It transforms into a different molecule
  • It gains energy and becomes excited (correct)
  • It remains in the ground state
  • It loses energy and enters a stable state

    • What is the initial state of an electron in a pigment molecule before energy absorption?

    <p>Ground state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of an excited electron after gaining energy?

    <p>It loses energy and returns to the ground state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most pigments release excess energy after excitation?

    <p>As heat energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which light wavelengths does chlorophyll b primarily absorb?

    <p>Blue and orange light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the excited state of an electron described as highly unstable?

    <p>It tends to lose energy quickly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced as a byproduct when electrons are extracted from water during photosynthesis?

    <p>O2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is involved in the process after energized electrons leave the first photosystem?

    <p>Electron transport chain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the energy from the electron transport chain serve in the chloroplast?

    <p>To make ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electrons lost by the first photosystem?

    <p>They are replaced by electrons extracted from water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the energized electron transport contribute to aside from ATP production?

    <p>NADPH synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of water in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>To replace lost electrons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the energy conversions occurring during electron transport?

    <p>Potential energy is converted to chemical energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule acts as an electron acceptor in the light-dependent reactions?

    <p>NADP+ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary output of the Calvin cycle?

    <p>Glucose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are required as inputs for photosynthesis?

    <p>Carbon dioxide and water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ATP play in the process of photosynthesis?

    <p>It provides energy for sugar synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the light reactions of photosynthesis occur within the chloroplast?

    <p>In the thylakoid membranes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does deforestation affect global climate change?

    <p>It reduces carbon dioxide absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

    <p>To provide high-energy electrons and ATP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced during the light reactions besides ATP?

    <p>NADPH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do newly planted forests have on carbon levels in the atmosphere?

    <p>They fix carbon from the atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does NADP play in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>It is formed during the light reactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components are necessary for ATP synthesis in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>ADP, inorganic phosphate, and H+ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the production of oxygen occur during photosynthesis?

    <p>Thylakoid membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?

    <p>To create a proton gradient for ATP synthesis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the flow of electrons in photosystems?

    <p>Electrons move from water to the electron transport chain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced from the splitting of water in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>Oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about ATP synthesis during photosynthesis is true?

    <p>It requires a proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of protons (H+) in the thylakoid lumen?

    <p>Photolysis of water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule serves as the reducing agent in the Calvin cycle?

    <p>NADPH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

    <p>To fix carbon dioxide into glucose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the second photosystem in photosynthesis?

    <p>To transfer light-excited electrons to NADP+ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a product of the electron flow from H2O in photosynthesis?

    <p>Oxygen (A), NADPH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cellular structure do the light reactions of photosynthesis take place?

    <p>Thylakoid membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced alongside NADPH during the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to water molecules during the photosynthetic light reactions?

    <p>They are split into hydrogen and oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of NADP+ in the light reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>It serves as an electron acceptor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the flow of electrons in photosynthesis?

    <p>From H2O to NADPH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the first photosystem contribute to the light reactions?

    <p>It generates ATP using sunlight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Photosynthesis Overview

    • Photosynthesis involves converting carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into glucose, with oxygen (O2) as a byproduct.
    • The process occurs in chloroplasts, where light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

    Stages of Photosynthesis

    • Two main stages are identified:
      • Light Reactions
      • Calvin Cycle

    Light Reactions

    • Located in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.
    • Chlorophyll a absorbs blue-violet and red light; chlorophyll b absorbs blue and orange light.
    • When chlorophyll absorbs photons, electrons enter an excited state but quickly return to the ground state, releasing energy, mainly as heat.
    • Excited electrons from the first photosystem pass down an electron transport chain, generating ATP from released energy.
    • Electrons lost by the first photosystem are replaced by extracting electrons from water, a process that releases O2.

    Calvin Cycle

    • Occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast.
    • Utilizes ATP and NADPH produced from the light reactions to synthesize glucose from CO2.
    • Enzymes driving the Calvin Cycle are dissolved in the stroma.

    Importance of Plant Life

    • Plants play a crucial role in regulating atmospheric CO2 levels, impacting global climate change.
    • Deforestation reduces the biosphere's ability to absorb CO2.
    • Planting new forests can help mitigate climate change by fixing carbon from the atmosphere.

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