Question 1

In green plants, the primary function of the Calvin cycle is to

Accepted Answer

A)  split water and release oxygen. 
B)  transport glucose out of the chloroplast. 
C)  use ATP to release carbon dioxide. 
D)  construct the building blocks of simple sugars from carbon dioxide. 
E)  use NADPH to release carbon dioxide. 
A)  split water and release oxygen. 
B)  transport glucose out of the chloroplast. 
C)  use ATP to release carbon dioxide. 
D)  construct the building blocks of simple sugars from carbon dioxide. 
E)  use NADPH to release carbon dioxide.

Question 2

All of the following factors influence the rate of photosynthesis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  light intensity. 
B)  temperature. 
C)  atmospheric CO2 levels. 
D)  atmospheric N2 levels. 
E)  water availability. 
A)  light intensity. 
B)  temperature. 
C)  atmospheric CO2 levels. 
D)  atmospheric N2 levels. 
E)  water availability.

Question 3

What is photorespiration? Describe how C4 plants have evolved the ability to reduce photorespiration.

Accepted Answer

Photorespiration occurs when RuBP combin

Question 4

What is the role of the green pigment chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll is critical in light reactio

Question 5

What condition(s) must be met for glucose to be produced during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The concentration of O2 must be significantly higher than that of CO2. 
B)  Mitochondria must convert light energy to ATP. 
C)  The products of light-dependent reactions must be available. 
D)  NADH and FADH are available. 
A)  The concentration of O2 must be significantly higher than that of CO2. 
B)  Mitochondria must convert light energy to ATP. 
C)  The products of light-dependent reactions must be available. 
D)  NADH and FADH are available.

Question 6

The light reactions of photosynthesis result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxidation of CO2 
B)  Reduction of H2O 
C)  Oxidation of glucose 
D)  Production of ATP 
E)  Oxidation of chlorophyll 
A)  Oxidation of CO2 
B)  Reduction of H2O 
C)  Oxidation of glucose 
D)  Production of ATP 
E)  Oxidation of chlorophyll

Question 7

The vast majority of chloroplasts found in a leaf are in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stroma. 
B)  cuticle. 
C)  vascular bundles. 
D)  epidermis. 
E)  mesophyll. 
A)  stroma. 
B)  cuticle. 
C)  vascular bundles. 
D)  epidermis. 
E)  mesophyll.

Question 8

The energy of the movement of electrons down a concentration gradient via electron transport within chloroplasts and mitochondria is used to generate

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP. 
B)  CO2. 
C)  H2O. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  O2. 
A)  ATP. 
B)  CO2. 
C)  H2O. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  O2.

Question 9

_________is the main light-capturing molecule in chloroplasts and is responsible for giving leaves their characteristic green color.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________is the main light-capturing molecule in chloroplasts...

Question 10

Suppose that you are experimenting with different types of lighting for your indoor green plants. Which of the following colors of light will be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red and green 
B)  Black 
C)  Red and blue 
D)  Green 
E)  Orange and yellow 
A)  Red and green 
B)  Black 
C)  Red and blue 
D)  Green 
E)  Orange and yellow

Question 11

Many plants have evolved leaves that have adjustable pores, called_________ , which allow for gas exchange and water loss.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many plants have evolved leaves that have...

Question 12

Carotenoid pigments are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria. 
B)  stroma of the chloroplasts. 
C)  nucleus. 
D)  thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts. 
A)  mitochondria. 
B)  stroma of the chloroplasts. 
C)  nucleus. 
D)  thylakoid membranes of the chloroplasts.

Question 13

What is the correct order for the reactions of the Calvin cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon fixation, synthesis of G3P, regeneration of RuBP 
B)  Carbon fixation, regeneration of RuBP, synthesis of G3P 
C)  Synthesis of G3P, regeneration of RuBP, carbon fixation 
D)  Synthesis of G3P, carbon fixation, regeneration of RuBP 
E)  Regeneration of RuBP, carbon fixation, synthesis of G3P 
A)  Carbon fixation, synthesis of G3P, regeneration of RuBP 
B)  Carbon fixation, regeneration of RuBP, synthesis of G3P 
C)  Synthesis of G3P, regeneration of RuBP, carbon fixation 
D)  Synthesis of G3P, carbon fixation, regeneration of RuBP 
E)  Regeneration of RuBP, carbon fixation, synthesis of G3P

Question 14

Where is glucose synthesized during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Membrane proteins 
B)  Stroma 
C)  Cytoplasm 
D)  Thylakoids 
E)  Matrix 
A)  Membrane proteins 
B)  Stroma 
C)  Cytoplasm 
D)  Thylakoids 
E)  Matrix

Question 15

A(n)_________is composed of a light -harvesting complex of chlorophyll pigments and an electron transport system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_________is composed of a light -harvesting complex...

Question 16

During the light reactions of photosynthesis, the synthesis of_________ is coupled to the diffusion of protons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the light reactions of photosynthesis, the...

Question 17

Under dry conditions, a C4 plant is more efficient at photosynthesis than that of a C3 plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The energy of the movement of electrons down a concentration gradient via electron transport within the thylakoid membrane is used to generate

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  ATP. 
C)  CO2. 
D)  O2. 
E)  H2O. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  ATP. 
C)  CO2. 
D)  O2. 
E)  H2O.

Question 19

Imagine that a plant in your garden doesnʹt receive an adequate amount of water. Which of the following would be most affected by this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis 
B)  The light reactions of photosynthesis only 
C)  The Calvin cycle of photosynthesis only 
D)  Neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis 
A)  Both the light reactions and the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis 
B)  The light reactions of photosynthesis only 
C)  The Calvin cycle of photosynthesis only 
D)  Neither the light reactions nor the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis

Question 20

The stacked grana are disk-shaped, interconnected membranous sacs embedded in the membrane of the stroma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

In green plants, the primary function of the Calvin cycle is to

All of the following factors influence the rate of photosynthesis EXCEPT

What is photorespiration? Describe how C4 plants have evolved the ability to reduce photorespiration.

What is the role of the green pigment chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

What condition(s) must be met for glucose to be produced during photosynthesis?

The light reactions of photosynthesis result in which of the following?

The vast majority of chloroplasts found in a leaf are in the

The energy of the movement of electrons down a concentration gradient via electron transport within chloroplasts and mitochondria is used to generate

_________is the main light-capturing molecule in chloroplasts and is responsible for giving leaves their characteristic green color.

Suppose that you are experimenting with different types of lighting for your indoor green plants. Which of the following colors of light will be most effective?

Many plants have evolved leaves that have adjustable pores, called_________ , which allow for gas exchange and water loss.

Carotenoid pigments are found in the

What is the correct order for the reactions of the Calvin cycle?

Where is glucose synthesized during photosynthesis?

A(n)_________is composed of a light -harvesting complex of chlorophyll pigments and an electron transport system.

During the light reactions of photosynthesis, the synthesis of_________ is coupled to the diffusion of protons.

Under dry conditions, a C4 plant is more efficient at photosynthesis than that of a C3 plant.

The energy of the movement of electrons down a concentration gradient via electron transport within the thylakoid membrane is used to generate

Imagine that a plant in your garden doesnʹt receive an adequate amount of water. Which of the following would be most affected by this?

The stacked grana are disk-shaped, interconnected membranous sacs embedded in the membrane of the stroma.

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

Cellular Reproduction

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

DNA: The Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

Plant Responses to the Environment

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What is photorespiration? Describe how C₄ plants have evolved the ability to reduce photorespiration.

Under dry conditions, a C₄ plant is more efficient at photosynthesis than that of a C₃ plant.