L 9.2 Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the main pigment used by photosynthetic organisms to capture energy from sunlight?

• Chlorophyll

• Phycocyanin

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

Where does photosynthesis take place inside plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What is the compound that can accept high-energy electrons produced by chlorophyll and transfer them to another molecule?

• ATP

• NADP+

• ADP

• FADH2

What are the products of photosynthesis?

• ATP and NADPH

• Glucose and oxygen

• Starches and lipids

• Carbon dioxide and water

Which type of reactions in photosynthesis require the direct involvement of light and light-absorbing pigments?

• Krebs cycle

• Light-independent reactions

• Light-dependent reactions

• Calvin cycle

What molecules are used in light-independent reactions to produce high-energy sugars from carbon dioxide?

• ATP and NADPH

• Chlorophyll and carotenoids

• Glucose and oxygen

• Water and sunlight

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Convert carbon dioxide into oxygen

• Produce high-energy sugars

• Transfer electrons to ATP

• Absorb sunlight for energy

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

What is the byproduct of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• ATP

• Carbon dioxide