Photosynthesis: The Process of Life

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

Where do light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

• Thylakoid membranes

• Stroma

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

What is the main product of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• ATP

• NADPH

Which type of photosynthesis is most common in plants?

• C3 photosynthesis

• C4 photosynthesis

• CAM photosynthesis

• Photorespiration

How does C4 photosynthesis help plants in hot or dry climates?

• By producing a four-carbon intermediate compound

• By increasing chlorophyll production

• By reducing oxygen release

• By storing water in chloroplasts