Photosynthesis: Trapping the Sun's Energy

Chlorophyll absorbs most wavelengths of light except ______.

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

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During photolysis, what is released as a byproduct?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• ATP

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Fill in the blank: The Calvin Cycle is important for converting ______ into sugars.

• A) oxygen

• B) nitrogen

• C) carbon dioxide

• D) water

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The Calvin cycle is called a cycle because ____.

• A) It never ends

• B) It is a circle

• C) One of the last molecules formed is needed for the first reaction

• D) It is a loop.

What is the purpose of the light-independent reactions in the Calvin cycle?

• To release oxygen

• To break down water

• To break down complex carbohydrates into small steps

• To absorb sunlight.

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According to this absorption spectrum, what color is not used by the chlorophyll pigments?

• green
• blue
• yellow
• red

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Select all the PRODUCTS of photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis Notes

Select the structure that represents the membrane bound disk responsible for the light dependent reaction.

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Evaluate the role of photosynthesis in regulating atmospheric carbon and its implications for climate change.

• Photosynthesis has no significant role in regulating atmospheric carbon

• Photosynthesis decreases atmospheric carbon, potentially mitigating climate change

• Photosynthesis increases atmospheric carbon, exacerbating climate change

• Photosynthesis only affects oxygen levels, not carbon levels

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Photosynthesis converts ​ (a)   energy into ​ (b)   energy

• light
• chemical
• heat
• sonic
• electrical

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