Question 1

Figure 9-2
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-According to the graph in Figure 9-2, chlorophyll absorbs light most strongly in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  red and blue wavelengths. 
B)  blue and green wavelengths. 
C)  green and yellow wavelengths. 
D)  UV and red wavelengths. 
E)  UV and infrared wavelengths. 
A)  red and blue wavelengths. 
B)  blue and green wavelengths. 
C)  green and yellow wavelengths. 
D)  UV and red wavelengths. 
E)  UV and infrared wavelengths.

Question 2

What is the correct sequence of wavelengths (beginning with the shortest)?

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma rays, UV, x-rays, infrared, visible light, TV and radio waves, and microwaves 
B)  TV and radio waves, microwaves, visible light, UV, infrared, x-rays, and gamma rays 
C)  microwaves, gamma rays, UV, visible light, infrared, TV, radio waves, and x-rays 
D)  gamma rays, x-rays, UV, visible light, infrared, microwaves, TV and radio waves 
E)  gamma rays, x-rays, UV, infrared, visible light, microwaves, and TV and radio waves 
A)  gamma rays, UV, x-rays, infrared, visible light, TV and radio waves, and microwaves 
B)  TV and radio waves, microwaves, visible light, UV, infrared, x-rays, and gamma rays 
C)  microwaves, gamma rays, UV, visible light, infrared, TV, radio waves, and x-rays 
D)  gamma rays, x-rays, UV, visible light, infrared, microwaves, TV and radio waves 
E)  gamma rays, x-rays, UV, infrared, visible light, microwaves, and TV and radio waves

Question 3

Figure 9-2
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-Chlorophyll absorbs primarily __________ and __________ regions of the visible spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A)  blue; red 
B)  green; yellow 
C)  red; green 
D)  red; yellow 
E)  blue; yellow 
A)  blue; red 
B)  green; yellow 
C)  red; green 
D)  red; yellow 
E)  blue; yellow

Question 4

In a chloroplast, there is an outer and an inner membrane.The inner membrane encloses a fluid filled region called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  grana. 
B)  thylakoid. 
C)  stroma. 
D)  pigment. 
E)  electron acceptor. 
A)  grana. 
B)  thylakoid. 
C)  stroma. 
D)  pigment. 
E)  electron acceptor.

Question 5

In photosynthesis, the oxygen atoms released as O2 came from CO2.
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The product of the Calvin cycle that is of greatest practical importance to the plant is carbohydrate.
__________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Animals, fungi, and many bacteria that use organic molecules as a source of both energy and carbon are:

Accepted Answer

A)  photoautotrophs. 
B)  catabolic autotrophs. 
C)  chemoheterotrophs. 
D)  photoheterotrophs. 
E)  chemoautotrophs. 
A)  photoautotrophs. 
B)  catabolic autotrophs. 
C)  chemoheterotrophs. 
D)  photoheterotrophs. 
E)  chemoautotrophs.

Question 8

Match the component of the Calvin cycle with its description:
a.ATP
d.NADPH
b.RuBP
e.Rubisco
c.G3P
-catalyzes the "fixation" of carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the component of the Calvin cycle...

Question 9

The process by which light energy is converted into the stored chemical energy of organic molecules is:

Accepted Answer

A)  photosynthesis. 
B)  respiration. 
C)  diffusion. 
D)  fermentation. 
E)  endocysis. 
A)  photosynthesis. 
B)  respiration. 
C)  diffusion. 
D)  fermentation. 
E)  endocysis.

Question 10

Figure 9-3
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-Carbon is fixed in which part of the diagram in Figure 9-3?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  G 
C)  4 
D)  2 
E)  1 
A)  A 
B)  G 
C)  4 
D)  2 
E)  1

Question 11

Chlorophyll:

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects red and blue light, and absorbs green light. 
B)  transmits red and blue light, and absorbs green light. 
C)  transmits red and blue light, and reflects green light. 
D)  absorbs red and blue light, and reflects green light. 
E)  absorbs red, blue, and green light. 
A)  reflects red and blue light, and absorbs green light. 
B)  transmits red and blue light, and absorbs green light. 
C)  transmits red and blue light, and reflects green light. 
D)  absorbs red and blue light, and reflects green light. 
E)  absorbs red, blue, and green light.

Question 12

The thylakoid membrane encloses a space called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lumen. 
B)  stroma. 
C)  granum. 
D)  mesophyll. 
E)  porphyrin. 
A)  lumen. 
B)  stroma. 
C)  granum. 
D)  mesophyll. 
E)  porphyrin.

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the photosynthetic component with its description.
a.P680
d.chlorophyll b
b.P700
e.antenna complex
c.carotenoids
-a group of ~250 chlorophyll molecules, enzymes, and other proteins

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the photosynthetic component with its description.
a.P680
d.chlorophyll...

Question 14

By definition, substances that absorb visible light are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  porphyrins. 
B)  nucleotides. 
C)  hydrocarbons. 
D)  pigments. 
E)  photons. 
A)  porphyrins. 
B)  nucleotides. 
C)  hydrocarbons. 
D)  pigments. 
E)  photons.

Question 15

The reactions of photosynthesis are divided into two categories:

Accepted Answer

A)  light-independent reactions and carbon fixation reactions. 
B)  carbon fixation reactions and oxygen fixation reactions. 
C)  light-dependent reactions and carbon fixation reactions. 
D)  light-dependent reactions and citric acid cycle. 
E)  chemiosmosis and photochemical reactions. 
A)  light-independent reactions and carbon fixation reactions. 
B)  carbon fixation reactions and oxygen fixation reactions. 
C)  light-dependent reactions and carbon fixation reactions. 
D)  light-dependent reactions and citric acid cycle. 
E)  chemiosmosis and photochemical reactions.

Question 16

Which of the following is not associated with the thylakoid membranes?

Accepted Answer

A)  photosystems I and II 
B)  the Calvin cycle 
C)  electron transport chain 
D)  ATP synthase 
E)  antenna complex 
A)  photosystems I and II 
B)  the Calvin cycle 
C)  electron transport chain 
D)  ATP synthase 
E)  antenna complex

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the photosynthetic component with its description.
a.P680
d.chlorophyll b
b.P700
e.antenna complex
c.carotenoids
-yellow and orange accessory pigments

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the photosynthetic component with its description.
a.P680
d.chlorophyll...

Question 18

The synthesis of ATP as a result of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is an __________ reaction that is coupled to the diffusion of __________ down their concentration gradient.

Accepted Answer

A)  endergonic; protons 
B)  energy-releasing; hydrogen ions 
C)  exergonic; electrons 
D)  energy-acquiring; electrons 
E)  oxidation; water 
A)  endergonic; protons 
B)  energy-releasing; hydrogen ions 
C)  exergonic; electrons 
D)  energy-acquiring; electrons 
E)  oxidation; water

Question 19

Match the component of the Calvin cycle with its description:
a.ATP
d.NADPH
b.RuBP
e.Rubisco
c.G3P
-assuming the cycle begins with CO2, this molecule is regenerated with each turn of the cycle

Accepted Answer

Question 20

In the overall reactions of photosynthesis, it appears that hydrogen atoms are transferred from water to carbon dioxide to form a carbohydrate.This type of reaction is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a redox reaction. 
B)  an anaerobic reaction. 
C)  a catabolic reaction. 
D)  an oxidation reaction. 
E)  a hydrolytic reaction. 
A)  a redox reaction. 
B)  an anaerobic reaction. 
C)  a catabolic reaction. 
D)  an oxidation reaction. 
E)  a hydrolytic reaction.

Exam 9: Photosynthesis: Capturing Light Energy

Figure 9-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -According to the graph in Figure 9-2, chlorophyll absorbs light most strongly in the:

What is the correct sequence of wavelengths (beginning with the shortest)?

Figure 9-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Chlorophyll absorbs primarily __________ and __________ regions of the visible spectrum.

In a chloroplast, there is an outer and an inner membrane.The inner membrane encloses a fluid filled region called the:

In photosynthesis, the oxygen atoms released as O2 came from CO2. __________________

The product of the Calvin cycle that is of greatest practical importance to the plant is carbohydrate. __________________

Animals, fungi, and many bacteria that use organic molecules as a source of both energy and carbon are:

Match the component of the Calvin cycle with its description: a.ATP d.NADPH b.RuBP e.Rubisco c.G3P -catalyzes the "fixation" of carbon dioxide

The process by which light energy is converted into the stored chemical energy of organic molecules is:

Figure 9-3 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Carbon is fixed in which part of the diagram in Figure 9-3?

Chlorophyll:

The thylakoid membrane encloses a space called the:

MATCHING Match the photosynthetic component with its description. a.P680 d.chlorophyll b b.P700 e.antenna complex c.carotenoids -a group of ~250 chlorophyll molecules, enzymes, and other proteins

By definition, substances that absorb visible light are called:

The reactions of photosynthesis are divided into two categories:

Which of the following is not associated with the thylakoid membranes?

MATCHING Match the photosynthetic component with its description. a.P680 d.chlorophyll b b.P700 e.antenna complex c.carotenoids -yellow and orange accessory pigments

The synthesis of ATP as a result of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is an __________ reaction that is coupled to the diffusion of __________ down their concentration gradient.

Match the component of the Calvin cycle with its description: a.ATP d.NADPH b.RuBP e.Rubisco c.G3P -assuming the cycle begins with CO2, this molecule is regenerated with each turn of the cycle

In the overall reactions of photosynthesis, it appears that hydrogen atoms are transferred from water to carbon dioxide to form a carbohydrate.This type of reaction is classified as:

A View of Life

Atoms and Molecules: the Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemistry of Life: Organic Compounds

Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

Cell Communication

Energy and Metabolism

How Cells Make Atp: Energy-Releasing Pathways

Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

The Basic Principles of Heredity

Dna: the Carrier of Genetic Information

Gene Expression

Gene Regulation

Dna Technology and Genomics

Human Genetics and the Human Genome

Developmental Genetics

Introduction to Darwinian Evolution

Evolutionary Change in Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

The Origin and Evolutionary History of Life

The Evolution of Primates

Understanding Diversity: Systematics

Viruses and Subviral Agents

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

The Fungi

An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Sponges, Cnidarians, Ctenophores, and Protostomes

The Deuterostomes

Plant Structure, Growth, and Development

Leaf Structure and Function

Stem Structure and Transport

Roots and Mineral Nutrition

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Plant Developmental Responses to External and Internal Signals

Animal Structure and Function: an Introduction

Protection, Support, and Movement

Neural Signaling

Neural Regulation

Sensory Systems

Internal Transport

The Immune System: Internal Defense

Gas Exchange

Processing Food and Nutrition

Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Endocrine Regulation

Reproduction

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

Introduction to Ecology: Population Ecology

Community Ecology

Ecosystems and the Biosphere

Ecology and the Geography of Life

Biological Diversity and Conservation Biology

Filters

Figure 9-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Chlorophyll absorbs primarily and regions of the visible spectrum.

In photosynthesis, the oxygen atoms released as O₂ came from CO₂. __________________

The synthesis of ATP as a result of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis is an reaction that is coupled to the diffusion of down their concentration gradient.

Match the component of the Calvin cycle with its description: a.ATP d.NADPH b.RuBP e.Rubisco c.G3P -assuming the cycle begins with CO₂, this molecule is regenerated with each turn of the cycle