Honors Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the primary pigment used by plants to capture light energy during photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Phycocyanin

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Where in the cell does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis take place?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Cytosol

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Which molecule is the primary electron carrier in photosynthesis?

• FADH2

• NADPH

• ATP

• CO2

The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are also known as the:

• Calvin Cycle

• Krebs Cycle

• Glycolysis

• Electron Transport Chain

Which of the following is NOT a product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• NADPH

• ATP

• Glucose

In which part of the chloroplast do the photosystems reside?

• Thylakoid Membrane

• Stroma

• Granum

• Outer Membrane

The final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain of photosynthesis is:

• NADPH

• Oxygen

• ATP

• CO2

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

• Production of ATP

• Carbon Fixation

• Generation of Oxygen

• Electron Transport

Which pigment gives leaves their green color and is essential for photosynthesis?

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

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What molecule is often referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell?

• NADPH

• ATP

• FADH2

• CO2

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