Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

• NADPH

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• ATP

Where do the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

• Stroma

• Thylakoids

• Granum

• Cytoplasm

Which pigment is responsible for capturing red and blue light in photosynthesis?

• Carotenoids

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Phycobilins

What is the alternative name for the light independent reactions in photosynthesis?

• Krebs Cycle

• Calvin Cycle

• Glycolysis

• Dark Reaction

What gas is taken in through the stomata during the light independent reactions?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Carbon Monoxide

• Nitrogen

What is the main function of ATP in the Calvin Cycle?

• Fix carbon dioxide

• Capture light energy

• Produce glucose

• Supply reducing power

Which part of the plant cell does the light independent reactions occur in?

• Mitochondria

• Thylakoids

• Stroma

• Nucleus

What is the name of the photosynthesis adaptation used by cacti to conserve water?

• CAM photosynthesis

• C4 photosynthesis

• Xerophytic photosynthesis

• C3 photosynthesis