Biochemical Pathways and Energy Processes

What is the primary purpose of a biochemical pathway in a cell?

• To store genetic information

• To facilitate chemical reactions

• To transport nutrients

• To provide structural support

Which of the following is the initial reactant in the process of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• ATP

In which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

Which molecule is the primary energy carrier in cells?

• DNA

• ATP

• RNA

• NADH

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To absorb light energy

• To release oxygen

• To produce glucose

Which of the following is a byproduct of cellular respiration?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

What is the main purpose of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

• To produce ATP

• To fix carbon dioxide into glucose

• To release oxygen

• To absorb light energy

Which of the following processes occurs in the cytoplasm of a cell?

• Krebs cycle

• Glycolysis

• Electron transport chain

• Calvin cycle