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Yep, another Photosynthesis QC

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of ATP synthase in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

a)

To split water and release oxygen

b)

To transfer electrons from PSI to NADP+

c)

To use a proton gradient to make ATP from ADP and P_i

d)

To fix carbon dioxide into an organic molecule

2.

During the light-dependent reactions, a high concentration of hydrogen ions ( H+H^+ ) builds up inside the thylakoid lumen. How does ATP synthase directly use this gradient?

a)

It pumps more H+H^+ into the lumen using ATP

b)

It allows H+H^+ to diffuse into the stroma, coupling this flow to ATP formation

c)

It uses H+H^+ to reduce NADP+ to NADPH

d)

It converts glucose into ATP as H+H^+ flows

3.

Why are ATP and NADPH necessary for the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions)?

a)

They provide the energy and electrons needed to build carbohydrates from CO2CO_2

b)

They break down glucose to release CO2CO_2

c)

They supply oxygen for the splitting of water

d)

They create the proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane

4.

Which statement best explains the relationship between the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle?

a)

The Calvin cycle produces ATP and NADPH used by the light reactions

b)

The light reactions produce ATP and NADPH that power the Calvin cycle

c)

Both stages independently produce glucose from CO2CO_2

d)

Both stages occur in the thylakoid lumen and share the same enzymes

5.

What is an immediate result of Photosystem II (PSII) absorbing light energy?

a)

Water is split, releasing oxygen, electrons, and protons

b)

NADP+ is reduced directly to NADPH

c)

Carbon dioxide is fixed to RuBP

d)

Glucose is synthesized from G3P

6.

Which outcome is specifically associated with Photosystem I (PSI) during non-cyclic electron flow?

a)

Splitting water to replace lost electrons

b)

Pumping protons into the thylakoid lumen

c)

Reducing NADP+ to NADPH using high-energy electrons

d)

Releasing oxygen as a waste product

7.

Which row correctly identifies a major reactant of the light-dependent reactions and its source?

a)

CO2CO_2 – enters the chloroplast from the atmosphere through stomata

b)

H2OH_2O – absorbed by roots and delivered to chloroplasts through xylem

c)

Glucose – produced in mitochondria and imported into chloroplasts

d)

NADPH – generated in the Calvin cycle and sent to thylakoids

8.

Which set lists only reactants used directly in the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions)?

a)

ATP, NADPH, CO2CO_2

b)

H2OH_2O , O2O_2 , ATP

c)

NADP+, ADP, PiP_i

d)

Glucose, O2O_2 , CO2CO_2

9.

Which option shows the correctly balanced overall chemical equation for photosynthesis?

a)

CO2+H2OCH2O+O2CO_2 + H_2O \rightarrow CH_2O + O_2

b)

6CO2+6H2OC6H12O6+6O26 CO_2 + 6 H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6 O_2

c)

6CO2+12H2OC6H12O6+6O26 CO_2 + 12 H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6 O_2

d)

C6H12O6+6O26CO2+6H2OC_6H_{12}O_6 + 6 O_2 \rightarrow 6 CO_2 + 6 H_2O

10.

In the balanced equation for photosynthesis, 6CO2+6H2OC6H12O6+6O26 CO_2 + 6 H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6 O_2 , which pairing correctly matches each type of substance with its role?

a)

CO2CO_2 and H2OH_2O are products; glucose and O2O_2 are reactants

b)

CO2CO_2 and O2O_2 are energy sources; H2OH_2O and glucose are enzymes

c)

CO2CO_2 and H2OH_2O are reactants; glucose and O2O_2 are products

d)

CO2CO_2 and glucose are products; H2OH_2O and O2O_2 are reactants

11.
After the electron leave PS II, where does it go next?
a)
Electron Transport Chain
b)
NADPH Reductase
c)
PS I
d)
Stroma
12.
Electron transport chain proteins using energy from moving electrons to pump ________ into the thylakoid space.
a)
H+ ions
b)
phosphates
c)
glucose
d)
Oxygen atoms
13.
What supplies the replacement electrons when chlorophyll passes their electrons to the ETC?
a)
oxygen
b)
water
c)
glucose
d)
rubisco
14.
Where do the electrons come from that are used in PS I?
a)
the electrons from PS II
b)
water
c)
glucose
d)
oxygen
15.

What is the INITIAL source of electrons for the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?

a)
the electrons from PS II
b)
water
c)
glucose
d)
oxygen
16.

What is the source of Oxygen atoms for the Oxygen gas (O2) created during photosynthesis?

a)

ATP

b)
water
c)
glucose
d)

Carbon Dioxide

17.
In the photosynthetic electron transport chain, what serves as the immediate electron donor to replenish the electrons oxidized in Photosystem I?
a)
the electrons from Photosystem II
b)
water molecules
c)
glucose
d)
molecular oxygen
18.
In the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, what serves as the immediate source of replacement electrons for those photooxidized and lost from Photosystem I?
a)
the electrons from PS II
b)
water
c)
glucose
d)
oxygen
19.
Where do the electrons that are used in Photosystem I come from?
a)
the electrons from PS II
b)
water
c)
glucose
d)
oxygen
20.

Which of the following is NOT a product of the light reactions of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen Gas

b)

NADPH

c)

ATP

d)

Glucose

21.
series of electron carrier proteins that shuttle high-energy electrons during ATP-generating reactions
a)
electron transport chain
b)
photosystem
c)
ATP synthase
d)
Calvin cycle
22.
Which molecule is waiting to pickup electrons?
a)
ADP
b)
ATP
c)
NADPH
d)
NADP+
23.
Which of the following move through the electron transport chain?
a)
Protons
b)
Electrons
c)
Water
d)
Carbon Dioxide
24.

A series of carrier proteins that provide energy to pump Hydrogen ions (H+) by moving electrons through the proteins.

a)

Phosphorylation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

d)

Calvin Cycle

25.

____ is a series of election carrier proteins that pass high-energy electrons during ATP-generating reactions (from PSII to PSI or PSI to NADP+).

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

c)

Stroma

26.

Which molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

NADP+

c)

ATP

d)

Glucose

27.

What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain in the thylakoid membrane during photosynthesis?

a)

To generate a proton gradient for ATP synthesis

b)

To produce water from oxygen

c)

To fix carbon dioxide into glucose

d)

To break down glucose for energy

28.

Light independent reactions use ATP and H+ to fix _______ to make ______.

a)

oxygen; glucose

b)

carbon dioxide, glucose

c)

oxygen; water

d)

carbon dioxide; water

29.

What is used to reduce NADP in the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

a)

Conversion of ATP into ADP +Pi

b)

Electrons from photosystem I

c)

Protons from the thylakoid space

d)

Oxygen from the photolysis of water

30.
Which of the following molecules is not needed for the Calvin Cycle?
a)
CO2
b)
ATP
c)
NADPH
d)
H2O
31.
Where does the carbon come from that is used to form glucose?
a)
The soil
b)
CO2 in the air
c)
From other carbohydrates
d)
Calvin Cycle
32.
The light reactions occur in the ________ and the dark reactions take place in the ________.
a)
Chloroplast / thylakoid membrane
b)
stroma / thylakoid
c)
mesophyl / stomata
d)
thylakoid membrane / stroma
33.
When oxygen is released as a result of photosynthesis, it is a direct by-product of
a)
reducing NADP+
b)
splitting water molecules
c)
chemiosmosis
d)
electron transfer in photosystem II and I
34.
How are cellular respiration and photosynthesis related, in terms of energy?
a)
The energy captured in photosynthesis is used to power cellular respiration.
b)
The energy transformed in cellular respiration is used to power photosynthesis.
c)
Photosynthesis and respiration perform the same task in terms of energy transformation
d)
Energy is not involved in either photosynthesis or cellular respiration.
35.
Plants with the largest amount of which pigment will be best suited for growing conditions where light has a green hue.
a)
Chlorophyll A
b)
Chlorophyll B
c)
Carotenoids
d)
A combination of all 3
36.
Plants need carbon dioxide from their environment to produce glucose during which stage of photosynthesis? 
a)
The light-dependent stage
b)
The light-independent stage (The Calvin Cycle)
c)
The electron transport chain
d)
ATP formation
37.
What is represented by "E" in this image?
a)
ATP
b)
NADPH
c)
Light Energy
d)
Glucose
38.

In the image above, the blue question mark represents a molecule that is needed during the light-independent reactions (or Calvin cycle) in order to make glucose? What is blue question mark?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

ATP

d)

Nitrogen

e)

Farts

39.

Which of these best describes the Calvin Cycle?

a)

Uses ATP, NADPH and enzymes to fix CO2 to 5-carbon sugars to produce glucose

b)

Breaks down pyruvate to produce electron carrier molecules like NADH and FADH2

c)

Converts glucose into 2 pyruvate molecules and a small amount of ATP and NADH

d)

Transfers the energy from photons through the ETC to create NADPH, oxygen and protons

40.

In the image above, the green question mark represents a molecule that is made during light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)? What is green question mark?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Sugar/Glucose

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Water

e)

Norepinephrineyougottabekiddingme

41.

B

a)

Calvin Cycle

b)

Light Dependent Reaction

42.

In Figure 8-6, what chemical is converted to sugar in the Calvin cycle?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen

c)

light

d)

water

43.

What are the products of the Calvin cycle shown in Figure 8-6?

a)

light, water, sugar

b)

sugars, NADP+, ADP + P

c)

oxygen, ATP, NADPH

d)

water, carbon dioxide, NADP+

44.
How many sugar molecules are produced from every six molecules of carbon dioxide?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
12
45.

What are the products of the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle)?

a)

ADP, NADP+ and C6H12O6

b)

ATP, NADPH and O2

c)

O2 and C6H12O6

d)

H2O, Light and CO2

46.

What provides the carbon to make sugars during photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

ATP

d)

NADPH

47.

Where does the Calvin Cycle of photosynthesis take place in the chloroplast?

a)

stroma

b)

thylakoid

c)

granum

d)

double membrane

48.
What is the primary function of the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle)?
a)
regenerate ATP for use in the light reactions of photosynthesis
b)
produce carbon dioxide for use in the light reactions of photosynthesis
c)
produce oxygen by oxidizing water
d)
produce simple sugars from carbon dioxide
49.

Which molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

a)

ATP

b)

Glucose

c)

Oxygen

d)

NADP+

50.

What is the main purpose of splitting water molecules during the light-dependent reactions?

a)

To fix carbon dioxide

b)

To produce glucose

c)

To release electrons and protons

d)

To generate ATP directly