Photosynthesis Concepts and Processes

What are the primary products of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Glucose and oxygen

• ATP and NADPH

• Light and heat

What are the necessary reactants for photosynthesis?

• Glucose and oxygen

• ATP and NADPH

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Light and chlorophyll

Which color of light is primarily reflected by chlorophyll, causing plants to appear green?

• Red light

• Blue light

• Green light

• Yellow light

In which part of the chloroplast do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?

• Stroma

• Thylakoids

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

Which gas is released as a byproduct during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the main pigment involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

During which stage of photosynthesis is glucose synthesized?

• Glycolysis

• Light-dependent reactions

• Electron transport chain

• Calvin cycle

Which molecule acts as the initial electron donor in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

What is the primary function of the stomata in plant leaves during photosynthesis?

• Transport glucose

• Exchange gases

• Store water

• Absorb sunlight

Which process converts solar energy into chemical energy in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Transpiration