Photosynthesis mini-quiz

​ (a)   is oxidized to ​ (b)   in photosynthesis

• water
• oxygen
• light
• carbon dioxide
• glucose

​ (a)   is reduced to ​ (b)   in photosynthesis.

• carbon dioxide
• glucose
• oxygen
• light
• water

The light reactions in photosynthesis occur in the _______.

The dark reactions in photosynthesis occur in the

In plants and algae, what is the source of the electrons needed for photosynthesis?

• O₂

• CO₂

• H₂O

• NADPH

In plants and algae, which is a by-product of photosynthesis?

• O₂

• CO₂

• H₂O

• NADPH

Where is the photosynthetic electron transport chain located in plant cells?

• In the thylakoid space of the chloroplast

• In the outer membrane of the chloroplast

• In the stroma of the chloroplast

• In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast

In the chloroplasts of plant cells, the synthesis of carbohydrates takes place in the

• thylakoid space of the chloroplast

• outer membrane of the chloroplast

• stroma of the chloroplast

• thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast

Identify the source from which plants obtain the molecules that make up most of their biomass.

• air

• soil

• oxygen gas

• light

Which statement correctly describes the production of carbohydrates by photosynthesis?

• Photosynthetic production of carbohydrates produces energy.

• Photosynthetic production of carbohydrates requires energy input.

• Photosynthetic production of carbohydrates converts potential energy into kinetic energy.

• Photosynthetic production of carbohydrates converts chemical energy into kinetic energy.