Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the main photosynthetic pigment in plants?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

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

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Methane

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Absorbs water

• Absorbs light

• Releases oxygen

• Produces glucose

What is the formula for glucose produced in photosynthesis?

• C6H12O6

• C5H10O5

• C3H6O3

• C2H4O2

What does the Rf value in chromatography represent?

• Ratio of pigment to solvent

• Distance pigment travels divided by distance solvent travels

• Speed of pigment travel

• Amount of light absorbed

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?

• 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 dependent reactions?

• It absorbs light energy

• It is a waste product

• It transfers energy to the Calvin cycle

• It breaks down water molecules