Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the overall purpose of photosynthesis?

• Produce solar energy

• Transform solar energy into chemical energy of carbohydrates

• Absorb carbon dioxide

• Release oxygen

Which organisms are capable of photosynthesis?

• Bacteria

• Animals

• Fungi

• Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria

What is the primary function of the chloroplast in photosynthesis?

• Absorb water

• Store sunlight

• Convert carbon dioxide into oxygen

• Convert solar energy into carbohydrates

What are the two sets of reactions involved in photosynthesis?

• Light and dark reactions

• Summer and winter reactions

• Calvin and Hobbes reactions

• Morning and evening reactions

Which type of photosynthesis is most likely to occur in areas with high light, high temperature, and low rainfall?

• CAM photosynthesis

• C4 photosynthesis

• C3 photosynthesis

• Photosynthesis is not affected by environmental factors

What is the primary advantage of CAM photosynthesis?

• Maximizes oxygen production

• Minimizes water loss

• Increases carbon dioxide levels

• Enhances glucose production

What is the first detectable molecule from the Calvin cycle in C3 photosynthesis?

• OAA

• PGA

• RuBP

• G3P

Which photosystem is responsible for splitting water molecules during the light reactions?

• Photosystem I

• Photosystem II

• Photosystem III

• Photosystem IV

What is the enzyme responsible for fixing carbon dioxide in C4 plants?

• Oxaloacetase

• Calvinase

• PEP carboxylase

• Rubisco

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

• Produce carbohydrates from carbon dioxide

• Convert glucose into oxygen

• Produce ATP

• Fix carbon dioxide