04.2 Vocabulary

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To absorb carbon dioxide
• To produce oxygen
• To absorb light energy
• To synthesize glucose

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a chloroplast?

• Thylakoid
• Stroma
• Mitochondria
• Pigments

What is the main product of the light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis?

• Glucose
• ATP and NADPH
• Carbon dioxide
• Chlorophyll

Which of the following best describes wavelengths?

• The speed of light
• The intensity of light
• The distance between successive similar points of a wave
• The color of light

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What is the primary role of the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) in photosynthesis?

• To capture light energy
• To produce oxygen
• To synthesize carbohydrates
• To split water molecules

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Which organelle is responsible for carrying out photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Nucleus
• Mitochondria
• Chloroplast
• Ribosome

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What is the main function of thylakoids in chloroplasts?

• To store genetic material
• To conduct light-dependent reactions
• To synthesize proteins
• To store water

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Which of the following is NOT a pigment commonly found in plants?

• Chlorophyll a
• Carotenoids
• Hemoglobin
• Chlorophyll b

What is the primary source of carbon for photosynthesis?

• Water
• Oxygen
• Carbon dioxide
• Glucose

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is most important for photosynthesis?

• Ultraviolet light
• Visible light
• Infrared light
• X-rays

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