Plant Growth and Photosynthesis Quiz

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What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis?

It supplies carbon dioxide to the plant.

It provides energy for the light-independent reactions.

It acts as a byproduct of respiration.

It provides energy for the light-dependent reactions. (correct)

Which of the following best describes a photoautotroph?

An organism that requires organic compounds for food.

An organism that makes its own food using sunlight. (correct)

An organism that utilizes chemical reactions to produce food.

An organism that exclusively lives in oxygen-rich environments.

What is the main output of the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?

ATP

NADPH

Glucose (correct)

Oxygen

Which of the following accurately describes hydrolysis?

It breaks down larger molecules by adding water. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the polar nature of water affect its ability as a solvent?

It allows water to dissolve many ionic and polar substances. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What structural feature of water molecules contributes to cohesion?

The weak hydrogen bonds between water molecules. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is NOT essential for plant growth?

Methane (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does dehydration synthesis accomplish?

It forms larger molecules by removing water. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Provide energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes enzymes?

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up reactions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of energy produced during aerobic respiration?

ATP (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in plant cells is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

Chloroplast (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

Oxygen and NADPH (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes releases CO₂ back into the atmosphere?

Cellular respiration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fermentation occurs in humans during anaerobic exercise?

Lactic acid fermentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of photosynthesis?

Sugar concentration (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is a byproduct of both fermentation and aerobic respiration?

Carbon dioxide (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do plants primarily store energy in?

Starch (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plant Growth Requirements

Water is crucial for photosynthesis, nutrient transport, and maintaining turgor pressure.
Sunlight provides the energy for photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.
Nutrients (like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) are essential for various plant metabolic functions.
Oxygen is needed for respiration and is a byproduct of photosynthesis.
Soil provides structural support and essential nutrients.

Photosynthesis and Biochemical Reactions

Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. This occurs within chloroplasts.
The light-dependent reactions happen in the thylakoid membranes, using water and sunlight to produce ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.
The Calvin Cycle (light-independent reactions) takes place in the stroma, converting carbon dioxide, ATP, and NADPH into glucose.
Light is essential for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

Dehydration and Hydrolysis

Dehydration synthesis joins molecules by removing water (building larger molecules from smaller ones). For example, joining two monosaccharides forms a disaccharide.
Hydrolysis breaks down large molecules by adding water (breaking down molecules into smaller parts). For example, breaking a disaccharide into two monosaccharides.

Water and Biomolecules Structure and Properties

Water (H₂O) has two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom—a bent structure.
Covalent bonds hold hydrogen and oxygen together within a water molecule.
Hydrogen bonds form between the hydrogen of one water molecule and the oxygen of another. Water's polarity stems from uneven charge distribution.
Water is a polar molecule, dissolving many substances, making it a universal solvent. This polarity comes from the partial positive charge on hydrogen and partial negative charge on oxygen.
Water exhibits cohesion (water sticking to itself) and adhesion (water sticking to other surfaces).
Water has a high specific heat and a high heat of vaporization, meaning it absorbs and releases heat slowly.

Biomolecules and Their Functions

Biomolecules include carbohydrates (energy), proteins (building/repairing, enzymes), lipids (energy storage, membranes), and nucleic acids (genetic information).
Organic molecules contain carbon and hydrogen bonds (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). Inorganic molecules do not.
Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up reactions by lowering activation energy. They're specific to their substrates and function via a "lock and key" mechanism. Factors like temperature, pH, and substrate concentration affect enzyme activity.
Plants store energy as starch, while animals store it as glycogen.

Photosynthesis: Key Structures and Processes

Chlorophyll is the green pigment absorbing light energy.
Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis within plant cells.
Thylakoids are the membrane-bound compartments within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions occur.
Grana (a single granum) are stacks of thylakoids.
Stroma is the fluid within the chloroplast where the Calvin Cycle occurs.
Stomata are pores on leaves for gas exchange (CO₂ in, O₂ out).
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) stores energy in cells. ADP (adenosine diphosphate) results from the release of a phosphate group from ATP.
The summary equation for photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
Factors affecting photosynthesis rate include light intensity, CO₂ levels, and temperature.

Respiration

Heterotrophs depend on consuming other organisms for energy.
Mitochondria are the "powerhouses" of cells, sites of cellular respiration.
Plants and animals both perform cellular respiration.
Aerobic respiration produces 36-38 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
Anaerobic respiration (fermentation) produces 2 ATP per glucose molecule; it includes lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation.
Aerobic respiration requires glucose and oxygen, producing carbon dioxide, water, and ATP (36-38 ATP molecules per glucose molecule).
Summary equation for aerobic respiration: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + 36-38 ATP.
Factors affecting respiration rate are oxygen availability, glucose levels, and temperature.

Carbon Cycle

The carbon cycle includes photosynthesis, cellular respiration, burning fossil fuels, forest fires, decomposition, and carbon absorption by oceans.
Plants take in CO₂ through photosynthesis converting it to glucose. Organisms release CO₂ as they break down glucose for energy—cellular respiration. Burning fossil fuels, forest fires, and decomposition also release CO₂. Oceans absorb significant amounts of CO₂.
The various processes involved show the continuous cycling of carbon in the environment.

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This quiz explores the essential requirements for plant growth, including water, sunlight, and nutrients. It also covers the photosynthesis process, detailing the light-dependent and light-independent reactions. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in plant biology!