Bozeman Photosynthesis

What are the main products of the light-dependent reactions?

• ATP and NADPH

• Glucose and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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

• To release energy

• To fix carbon into glucose

• To produce oxygen

• To generate ATP

What is a consequence of photorespiration?

• Energy loss in plants

• Production of excess oxygen

• Enhanced water retention

• Increased glucose production

What triggers photorespiration in plants?

• Too much water

• High levels of oxygen

• Lack of carbon dioxide

• Excess sunlight

What is the primary adaptation of C4 plants to high light conditions?

• None of the above

• Storing malic acid

• Using a four-carbon compound to capture CO2

• Closing stomata during the day