Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the main photosynthetic pigment in plants?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

Which of the following is a by-product of photosynthesis?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Sulfur

What is the role of chromatography in photosynthesis research?

• To measure light intensity

• To separate and identify pigments

• To calculate glucose production

• To enrich carbon dioxide

What is the formula for glucose produced in photosynthesis?

• C6H12O6

• C5H10O5

• C4H8O4

• C3H6O3

What does the Rf value in chromatography represent?

• The speed of light absorption

• The ratio of pigment travel to solvent travel

• The amount of glucose produced

• The concentration of chlorophyll

What is the range of wavelengths in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum that photosynthetic organisms absorb?

• 300 - 500 nm

• 400 - 700 nm

• 500 - 800 nm

• 600 - 900 nm

Which pigment absorbs red and blue light most effectively in photosynthesis?

• Carotenoid

• Chlorophyll a

• Chlorophyll b

• Xanthophyll

Where do the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

• Stroma

• Thylakoids

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

What is released as a waste product during the light dependent reactions?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the role of ATP in the light independent reactions?

• Absorb light

• Release oxygen

• Provide energy

• Transport electrons