Ch. 8 Understanding Photosynthesis Concepts

What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis in plants?

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

• Carotene

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

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• ATP

• NADPH

Which gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the overall balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

Which of the following is NOT a stage of photosynthesis?

• Light-dependent reactions

• Calvin cycle

• Glycolysis

• Carbon fixation

What molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Water

• ATP

Which wavelength of light is least effective for photosynthesis?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Violet

Which process occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast?

• Light-dependent reactions

• Calvin cycle

• Electron transport chain

• Photolysis

What is the role of water in the light-dependent reactions?

• It acts as a pigment

• It donates electrons and protons

• It absorbs light energy

• It stores glucose