Photosynthesis Process
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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in cellular organisms?

  • To convert chemical energy into light energy
  • To split hydrogen sulfide as a reductant
  • To store energy in organic compounds for later use (correct)
  • To produce oxygen as a byproduct

    • Which organisms are known as photoautotrophs due to their ability to perform photosynthesis?

  • Fungi
  • Archaea
  • Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (correct)
  • Animals

    • What is the byproduct of oxygenic photosynthesis?

  • Oxygen (correct)
  • Hydrogen sulfide
  • Water
  • Carbon dioxide

    • Which type of photosynthesis uses bacteriochlorophyll to split hydrogen sulfide as a reductant instead of water?

    <p>Non-carbon-fixing anoxygenic photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microbial organism uses retinal and its derivatives to absorb green light and directly synthesize adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

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

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