Photosynthesis

What is the function of the spongy mesophyll in a leaf?

• Store water

• Facilitate gas exchange

• Transport nutrients

• Protect the leaf

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Which part of the chloroplast contains chlorophyll and other pigments?

• Stroma

• Thylakoid discs

• Grana

• Double-membrane

What is the main function of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis?

• To absorb solar energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To transport water throughout the plant

• To store glucose

• To release oxygen into the atmosphere

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Which molecule is produced as a result of the Calvin cycle reactions?

• ATP

• NADPH

• CH2O (Carbohydrate)

• O2

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What is released as a byproduct of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Water

What does the Calvin Cycle use from the light reactions?

• ATP

• Oxygen

• Water

• NADPH

• CO₂

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Which pigment is the primary pigment in chloroplasts?

• Chlorophyll a

• Chlorophyll b

• Carotenes

• Xanthophylls

Which component in the thylakoid is responsible for capturing light energy?

• Primary electron acceptor

• Light-harvesting complexes

• Thylakoid space

• Stroma

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Where are photosystems embedded?

• In the cytoplasm

• In the membrane of the thylakoid

• In the cell wall

• In the nucleus

What do photosystems contain that is crucial for their function?

• Light harvesting complex and reaction center

• DNA and RNA

• Lipid bilayer and enzymes

• Ribosomes and mitochondria

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