Overview of Photosynthesis (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What is the primary role of photosynthesis in Earth's ecosystems?
What is the primary role of photosynthesis in Earth's ecosystems?
Entry point for solar energy
Which pigment do plants use to absorb light energy during photosynthesis?
Which pigment do plants use to absorb light energy during photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
In eukaryotic plants, which organ serves as the main site of photosynthesis?
In eukaryotic plants, which organ serves as the main site of photosynthesis?
Leaf
How do stomata respond to changes in light intensity?
How do stomata respond to changes in light intensity?
They open and close
In the photosynthesis equation, how many molecules are needed to produce one glucose molecule?
In the photosynthesis equation, how many molecules are needed to produce one glucose molecule?
6
What is the first of the three main stages of photosynthesis?
What is the first of the three main stages of photosynthesis?
Light energy capture
What is photolysis in the light-dependent reaction?
What is photolysis in the light-dependent reaction?
Splitting of water molecules
Which products are produced during the light-dependent reaction?
Which products are produced during the light-dependent reaction?
Reduced NADP, ATP, oxygen
Where does the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis occur?
Where does the light-dependent stage of photosynthesis occur?
In the thylakoids
Where does the light-independent stage of photosynthesis take place?
Where does the light-independent stage of photosynthesis take place?
In the stroma