EXAM Final

Front

What pigment is best suited for growing conditions with light that has a green hue?

Back

Carotenoids

Front

Where do the light reactions occur in photosynthesis?

Back

Thylakoid membrane

Front

Where do the dark reactions occur in photosynthesis?

Back

Stroma

Front

What is one function of pigments other than chlorophyll in chloroplasts?

Back

To absorb different wavelengths than chlorophyll.

Front

What product is produced by the splitting of water during the light-dependent reactions?

Back

Oxygen

Front

Where does the carbon used to form glucose come from?

Back

CO₂ in the air.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

Back

Light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb light energy for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Front

What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle?

Back

To convert CO₂ into glucose using ATP and NADPH.

Front

What is the significance of carotenoids in plants?

Back

They protect against photo-damage and absorb light in different wavelengths.