Photosynthesis Processes and Products

The video explores the concept of special abilities in organisms, focusing on photosynthesis in plants. It explains the importance of photosynthesis for life, comparing it with cellular respiration. The video details the light dependent reactions and the Calvin Cycle, highlighting how plants produce glucose. It also discusses plant adaptations for efficient photosynthesis, such as CAM photosynthesis in cacti.

What unique ability do plants have that is highlighted in the video?

• The ability to produce sound

• The ability to fly

• The ability to photosynthesize

• The ability to walk up walls

Why is photosynthesis crucial for both plants and animals?

• It enables plants to grow taller

• It helps animals to hunt

• It allows plants to move

• It produces glucose and oxygen

What is the main pigment involved in capturing light for photosynthesis?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

What are the products of the light-dependent reactions?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• ATP and NADPH

• Glucose and water

• Chlorophyll and light

Which of the following is NOT a product of the light-dependent reactions?

• NADPH

• ATP

• Oxygen

• Glucose

Where do the light-independent reactions take place?

• In the nucleus

• In the stroma

• In the thylakoids

• In the mitochondria

What is the role of ATP in the Calvin Cycle?

• It acts as a pigment

• It releases oxygen

• It provides energy

• It captures light

What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?

• To absorb water

• To produce glucose

• To capture light energy

• To release oxygen

How do cacti adapt to their environment for photosynthesis?

• By growing taller

• By performing CAM photosynthesis

• By storing water in leaves

• By opening stomata during the day

What is CAM photosynthesis?

• A process where plants open stomata at night

• A method of capturing light during the day

• A way to produce more chlorophyll

• A technique to grow in water