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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 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?
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?
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?
Which type of photosynthesis uses bacteriochlorophyll to split hydrogen sulfide as a reductant instead of water?
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Which microbial organism uses retinal and its derivatives to absorb green light and directly synthesize adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Which microbial organism uses retinal and its derivatives to absorb green light and directly synthesize adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
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