Photosynthesis and Chromatography Quiz

What is the main photosynthetic pigment in plants?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

Which process allows for the separation of photosynthetic pigments?

• Distillation

• Chromatography

• Filtration

• Evaporation

What is the chemical formula for glucose produced in photosynthesis?

• C6H12O6

• C5H10O5

• C6H10O5

• C12H22O11

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Absorbs water

• Absorbs carbon dioxide

• Absorbs light

• Absorbs oxygen

What is the Rf value in chromatography?

• Distance solvent travels ÷ distance pigment travels

• Distance pigment travels ÷ distance solvent travels

• Distance solvent travels ÷ time taken

• Distance pigment travels ÷ time taken

What is the range of wavelengths that photosynthetic organisms absorb within the visible spectrum?

• 300 – 500 nm

• 400 – 700 nm

• 500 – 800 nm

• 600 – 900 nm

Which pigment absorbs red and blue light most effectively?

• Carotenoid

• Chlorophyll a

• Chlorophyll b

• Xanthophyll

Where do light dependent reactions occur in the chloroplast?

• Stroma

• Thylakoids

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

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

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

• Absorb light energy

• Release oxygen

• Transfer chemical energy

• Break down water molecules