Exploring the Process of Photosynthesis

What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis in plants?

• To release carbon dioxide

• To convert solar energy into glucose

• To produce oxygen only

• To absorb all colors of light

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What does the acronym ROYGBIV represent?

• Types of plants

• A scientific formula

• Colors of the rainbow

• Types of solar energy

Which colors of light are most effective for photosynthesis?

• Violet and Red

• Orange and Indigo

• Green and Yellow

• Red and Blue

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What are stomata?

• Enzymes in photosynthesis

• Light capturing units in chloroplasts

• Pores on the underside of leaves

• A type of bacteria

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To reflect green light

• To break down carbon dioxide

• To absorb sunlight and excite electrons

• To produce ATP only

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What does ATP stand for?

• Adenosine triphosphate

• Atomic triphosphate

• Atomic triparticle

• Adenosine triparticle

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What is the Calvin cycle?

• A process to create oxygen

• A light-dependent reaction

• A cycle that produces glucose

• A method to absorb water

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Which molecule acts as a carrier of hydrogen in photosynthesis?

• NADPH

• ATP

• Chlorophyll

• Rubisco

What happens to the electrons in the light-dependent reactions?

• They are lost to the atmosphere

• They move through the electron transport chain

• They are converted into ATP

• They bond with carbon dioxide

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Which part of the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle occur in?

• Thylakoid membrane

• Chlorophyll

• Granum

• Stroma