Test Your Knowledge: Photosynthesis Quiz (1)

Test Your Knowledge: Photosynthesis Quiz (1)

Are you a photosynthesis pro? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on this crucial process in plants!

published on July 28
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What is the primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis?

What is the primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll a
Carotenoids
Phycobilins
Xanthophylls
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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?
Chloroplasts
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Cytosol
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What is the balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?

6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2
6CO2 + 6H2O -> 6O2 + C6H12O6
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
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Which part of the plant cell contains enzymes needed for the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis?

Which part of the plant cell contains enzymes needed for the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis?
Stroma
Thylakoid membrane
Golgi apparatus
Nucleus
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During which stage of photosynthesis is oxygen released as a byproduct?

Light-dependent reactions
Calvin cycle
Photorespiration
Carbon fixation
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Which environmental factor can limit the rate of photosynthesis in plants?

Which environmental factor can limit the rate of photosynthesis in plants?
Light intensity
Temperature
CO2 concentration
Water availability
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What is the function of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?

What is the function of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis?
To generate ATP and NADPH
To fix carbon dioxide
To produce glucose
To capture light energy
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What is the role of water in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

To donate electrons to photosystem II
To produce ATP
To form glucose
To absorb light energy
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Which photosynthetic pathway is adapted to reduce water loss in arid conditions?

Which photosynthetic pathway is adapted to reduce water loss in arid conditions?
CAM photosynthesis
C3 photosynthesis
C4 photosynthesis
Xerophytic photosynthesis
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What is the significance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem?

It generates oxygen and organic compounds
It releases carbon dioxide
It increases water vapor in the atmosphere
It reduces biodiversity
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What is the end product of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

Glucose
ATP
Oxygen
NADPH