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Photosynthesis

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 23mins

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1.

Photosynthesis can be divided into two steps: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

Which of the following correctly describes the overall process of the light-dependent reactions?

a)

During the light-dependent reactions, carbon fixation occurs

b)

The light-dependent reactions occur in the stroma of choloroplasts

c)

Light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH

d)

ATP and NADPH are used to make carbohydrates

2.

Where does photosynthesis take place? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Cell wall
Chloroplasts
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
3.

Where in the chloroplast does the light dependent phase occur?

a)

Stroma

b)

Thylakoid membrane

c)

Grana

d)

Cytosol

4.

The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take energy from sunlight and convert it into stored chemical energy.

Which compounds are produced in the light-dependent reactions?

a)

ADP and NADPH

b)

ADP and NADP+

c)

ATP and NADPH

d)

ATP and NADP+

5.

What are the products of the light independent phase of photosynthesis? (select all)

a)

Rubisco enzyme

b)

Glucose

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon dioxide

6.

Rubisco is:

a)

a pigment which captures light energy

b)

a membrane protein used to transport electrons

c)

an enzyme which catalyzes carbon fixation

d)

a simple glucose monomer produced in the calvin cycle

7.

What is carbon fixation?

a)

The joining of inorganic carbon atoms into an organic molecule

b)

Taking carbon gas and fixing it to a solid

c)

Correcting an error in the carbon atom

d)

Being obsessed with carbon

8.

Which of the following best describes how the light-dependent reactions and Calvin cycle function together?

a)

The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH generated by the light reactions to synthesize carbohydrates.

b)

The Calvin cycle uses ATP and NADPH generated by the light reactions to break down carbohydrates.

c)

The Calvin cycle generates ATP and NADPH to excite electrons during the light reactions.

d)

The Calvin cycle produces ATP and NADPH to drive the formation of an electrochemical gradient during the light reactions.

9.

The flat disk-like structures inside the chloroplast are called (a)  

Choose from the below words
Pancakae
Stroma
Lamellae
Thylakoids
10.

Stacks of thylakoids are called (a)  

Choose from the below words
Granum / grana
Lamellae
Stroma
High-rise
11.

Which of the following is the correct equation for photosynthesis? (a)  

Choose from the below words
6O2 + 6H2O ➔ C6H12O6 + 6CO2
O2 + H2O ➔ C6H12O6 + CO2
6CO2 + 6H2O ➔ C6H12O6 + 6O2
CO2 + H2O ➔ C6H12O6 + O2
12.

What can the glucose made during photosynthesis be used for?

a)

Cellular respiration

b)

Synthesis of other organic compounds

c)

Osmosis

d)

Stored as starch for later

e)

Photosynthesis

13.

Why does chlorophyll look green to the human eye?

a)

Chlorophyll absorbs blue and yellow light, which make green.

b)

Chlorophyll is green as the result of an optical illusion created by light transmission.

c)

Chlorophyll reflects green light.

d)

Chlorophyll absorbs green light.

14.

Given the shape of the graph above, which variable(s) could be on the x axis?

(Select all that apply)

a)

Light intensity  

b)

Temperature 

c)

Carbon dioxide concentration 

d)

Oxygen concentration

15.

The Calvin cycle is considered light-independent because it can occur in darkness. However, most often the Calvin cycle takes place in sunlight.

Which of the following likely explains why?

a)

The enzymes involved in the Calvin cycle are unable to bind substrates in the dark.

b)

Sunlight is important in activating carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle.

c)

The Calvin cycle requires ATP and NADPH, which require sunlight to be produced.

d)

RuBP regeneration requires sunlight in order to occur and continue the Calvin cycle.