AL Light independent stage of photosynthesis

State the location in the chloroplast where the light independent stage occurs.

Identify the five carbon compound regenerated in the light independent stage

• RuBP

• Hexose phosphate

• Glycerate-3-phosphate

• Triose phosphate

RUBISCO is the enzyme which catalyses which process?

Identify the hydrogen carrier need in the light independent stage

• Reduced NAD

• Reduced FAD

• Reduced NADP

• Acetyl CoA

What process occurs to link triose phosphates together?

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Reduction

• Condensation

The reactions of the light dependent stage are named after which scientist?

Which enzyme is responsible for the carboxylation of RuBP?

How many naturally occuring amino acids can be synthesised by plants?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 25

What proprtion of triose phosphates produced are used in the regeneration of ATP?

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 5/6

Identify the ions ansorbed from the soil that supply nitrogen for the synthesis of amino acids