8 Questions
What are some of the red and orange pigments found in plants that absorb light in other regions of the spectrum?
carotene
Where does photosynthesis take place in plants and other photosynthetic eukaryotes?
inside organelles called chloroplasts
What are the saclike chlorophyll-containing membranes inside the chloroplasts called?
thylakoids
How are the thylakoids arranged inside the chloroplasts?
in stacks known as grana
What is the fluid portion of the chloroplast, outside of the thylakoids, called?
stroma
What is the role of carotene in plants?
Carotene absorbs light in other regions of the spectrum
What are the two envelope membranes that surround chloroplasts called?
The two envelope membranes surrounding chloroplasts are called thylakoids
What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll absorbs light energy and transfers it to its own electrons for chemical work
Test your knowledge of plant pigments and photosynthesis with this quiz! Learn about the role of chlorophyll, carotene, and other accessory pigments in capturing light energy. Explore the structure and function of chloroplasts, the organelles where photosynthesis occurs in plants and other eukaryotes.
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