5.44 Photosynthesis Quiz

Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

• Cytoplasm

• Thylakoids

• Nucleus

• Stroma

What is the main function of photosynthetic pigments on the surface of thylakoids?

• Release oxygen

• Produce glucose

• Store water molecules

• Absorb light energy

What is the final electron acceptor in the light-dependent reactions?

• ATP

• Water

• Chlorophyll

• NADP+

What is the process by which water molecules are broken down in the presence of light energy and chlorophyll?

• Photosynthesis

• Hydrolysis

• Photolysis

• Oxidation

What is the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

• Water + Carbon Dioxide -> Glucose + Oxygen

• Glucose + Oxygen -> Water + Carbon Dioxide

Where do the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

• Cell Membrane

• Mitochondria

• Stroma

• Thylakoids

What reduces the organic compounds to glucose monomers in the light-independent reactions?

• NADP+

• ATP

• Chlorophyll

• Water

What do glucose monomers condensate to form in the light-independent reactions?

• Nucleic acids

• Starch molecules

• Proteins

• Lipids

What is the function of NADPH in the light-independent reactions?

• Oxidising agent

• Water molecule

• Reducing agent

• Energy carrier

What is the main product of the light-independent reactions?

• ATP

• Oxygen

• Water

• Glucose