Photosynthesis and Chromatography Quiz

What is the main photosynthetic pigment in plants?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

Which process allows for the separation of photosynthetic pigments?

• Distillation

• Chromatography

• Filtration

• Evaporation

What is the role of light in photosynthesis?

• It cools the plant

• It provides energy to split water molecules

• It absorbs carbon dioxide

• It releases oxygen

What is the formula for glucose produced in photosynthesis?

• C6H12O6

• C5H10O5

• C6H10O5

• C12H22O11

What does the Rf value in chromatography represent?

• The speed of light absorption

• The ratio of pigment travel to solvent travel

• The amount of chlorophyll in a leaf

• The energy level of electrons

What is the range of wavelengths that photosynthetic organisms absorb within the visible spectrum?

• 300 - 500 nm

• 400 - 700 nm

• 500 - 800 nm

• 600 - 900 nm

Which pigment absorbs red and blue light most effectively?

• Carotenoid

• Chlorophyll a

• Chlorophyll b

• Xanthophyll

Where do light dependent reactions occur in the chloroplast?

• Stroma

• Thylakoids

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

What is released as a waste product during the light dependent reactions?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the role of ATP in photosynthesis?

• Absorb light

• Release oxygen

• Transfer energy

• Break down water