Photosynthesis: Part 7: Biosynthesis | HHMI BioInteractive Video

What is the primary net product of the Calvin Cycle that can be used to synthesize other organic molecules?

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P)

• Carbon Dioxide

How is sucrose, produced in leaf cells, distributed to other parts of a plant?

• Through the roots

• Via the vascular bundles

• By direct diffusion between cells

• Stored as starch in the leaves

Which of the following are the primary inputs required for photosynthesis to produce carbohydrates and oxygen?

• Oxygen, Water, and Sunlight

• Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Sunlight

• Carbohydrates, Water, and Sunlight

• Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and Water

What is the estimated annual global production of carbohydrates by photosynthesis?

• 150 million metric tons

• 15 billion metric tons

• 150 billion metric tons

• 1.5 trillion metric tons