Question 1

The energy transduction reactions of photosynthesis convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ________ and ________.

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Question 2

When atmospheric CO2 concentrations decrease,the ________ cycle gives C4 plants an advantage over C3 in carbon fixation.

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Question 3

When a photon is absorbed by a pigment (light-absorbing molecule) ,such as chlorophyll,the energy of the photon is transferred to

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A)  D1 protein to activate PSII.
B)  ATP synthase to make ATP.
C)  an electron to move it from a low to a high energy orbital.
D)  Plastocyanin to be passed on to PSI.
E)  NADP+ to make NADPH.

Question 4

Chlorophyll is comprised of a central ________ containing a(n)________ ion and a(n)________ side chain.

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Question 5

The light-dependent generation of NADPH is referred to as ________.

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Question 6

________ organisms such as green and purple bacteria derive electrons from sulfide,thiosulfate,and succinate to generate NADPH.

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Anoxygenic...

Question 7

Each of the following can be used in the Calvin cycle except

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A)  phosphoglycolate.
B)  NADPH.
C)  3-phosphoglycerate.
D)  CO2.
E)  ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate.

Question 8

Plastocyanin (PC)is a copper-containing protein that,like plastoquinol,is a mobile ________ carrier in photosynthesis.

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Question 9

Based on the comparisons of anoxygenic and oxygenic photosynthesis,the entry of oxygen into the atmosphere is most directly attributed to

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A)  PSI activity.
B)  Calvin cycle activity.
C)  photophosphorylation.
D)  Hatch-Slack pathway activity.
E)  Q cycle activity.

Question 10

Your house plant is growing slowly and lacks its normal bright green color,so you call a botanist for advice.She suggests that the plant may be deficient in magnesium (Mg2+) .Why are these symptoms associated with Mg2+ deficiency?

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A)  Mg2+ is important in the structure of many amino acids.
B)  Lack of Mg2+ in the soil allows pathogenic bacteria to grow.
C)  Mg2+ is a cofactor for NADPH function.
D)  Mg2+ is an important component in chlorophyll.
E)  Cytochromes require Mg2+ to function properly.

Question 11

Photoheterotrophs are best described as organisms that obtain energy to make ATP

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A)  from organic compounds but use sunlight to produce carbon sources.
B)  and organic compounds from sunlight.
C)  from sunlight but cannot make organic compounds from CO2.
D)  from NADH.
E)  from organic compounds.

Question 12

Which of the following initially traps solar energy in the process of photosynthesis?

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A)  water
B)  chlorophyll
C)  triose phosphate
D)  NADP+
E)  ATP

Question 13

Which of the following types of organisms makes use of the Hatch-Slack cycle?

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A)  algae
B)  C3 plants
C)  C4 plants
D)  cyanobacteria
E)  photosynthetic bacteria

Question 14

Each of the following statements accurately describes the Calvin cycle except

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A)  It is found in all oxygenic and most anoxygenic phototrophs.
B)  Carbon dioxide is fixed by reduction to form organic sugars.
C)  Its products enter a variety of metabolic pathways including sugar and starch biosynthesis.
D)  It involves ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) .
E)  It is confined to the cytoplasm in plants and algae.

Question 15

The ATP synthase complex associated with the thylakoid membrane

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A)  contains a CF1 proton channel and a CFo ATPase complex.
B)  is identical to the FoF1 complex of mitochondria.
C)  performs photophosphorylation in oxygenic phototrophs.
D)  is a soluble enzyme complex peripherally associated with PSI.
E)  accepts electrons from PSI.

Question 16

There has been and remains great interest in developing safe and effective herbicides.In some situations,it would be desirable to have a herbicide that killed a wide variety of different plants,but in other cases it would be best to have a herbicide that was much more selective.
a)What plant activity would you target to kill the widest variety of plants?
b)What plant activity would you target to kill C4 plants?
c)What plant activity would you target to kill CAM plants?
Be as specific as possible.

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a)The best general herbicide would targe...

Question 17

In a chloroplast,the stroma is

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A)  a pore in the outer membrane.
B)  a stack of thylakoids.
C)  the region between in the inner and outer membranes.
D)  a connection between the grana.
E)  a gel-like matrix between the inner chloroplast membrane and the thylakoid membrane.

Question 18

In crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants

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A)  stomata open during the day.
B)  malate is stored in large vacuoles.
C)  CO2 is transported directly into mesophyll cells.
D)  the amount of carbon assimilated for each water molecule transpired is only 25 percent of that in C3 plants.
E)  carboxylation and decarboxylation reactions occur in the same location at the same time.

Question 19

Some herbicides,such as paraquat,cause oxidation of NADPH to NADP+.How does paraquat interfere with plant energy metabolism?

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By oxidizing NADPH to NADP dir...

Question 20

The Emerson enhancement effect

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A)  explains the lack of O2 release during anoxygenic photosynthesis.
B)  results from the activity of three photosystems.
C)  explains the synergistic effect of two wavelengths of light on photosynthesis.
D)  makes it possible for plants to avoid the glyoxylate pathway.
E)  accounts for the major difference between C3 and C4 plants.

Exam 11: Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis

Each of the following statements accurately describes the Calvin cycle except

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When a photon is absorbed by a pigment (light-absorbing molecule) ,such as chlorophyll,the energy of the photon is transferred to

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The Emerson enhancement effect

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Some herbicides,such as paraquat,cause oxidation of NADPH to NADP⁺.How does paraquat interfere with plant energy metabolism?

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Photoheterotrophs are best described as organisms that obtain energy to make ATP

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In crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants

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Your house plant is growing slowly and lacks its normal bright green color,so you call a botanist for advice.She suggests that the plant may be deficient in magnesium (Mg²⁺) .Why are these symptoms associated with Mg²⁺ deficiency?

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In a chloroplast,the stroma is

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Chlorophyll is comprised of a central containing a(n) ion and a(n) side chain.

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porphyrin ...
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When atmospheric CO₂ concentrations decrease,the ________ cycle gives C₄ plants an advantage over C₃ in carbon fixation.

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Each of the following can be used in the Calvin cycle except

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Based on the comparisons of anoxygenic and oxygenic photosynthesis,the entry of oxygen into the atmosphere is most directly attributed to

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The ATP synthase complex associated with the thylakoid membrane

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The energy transduction reactions of photosynthesis convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of and .

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Which of the following initially traps solar energy in the process of photosynthesis?

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Which of the following types of organisms makes use of the Hatch-Slack cycle?

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The light-dependent generation of NADPH is referred to as ________.

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________ organisms such as green and purple bacteria derive electrons from sulfide,thiosulfate,and succinate to generate NADPH.

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Plastocyanin (PC)is a copper-containing protein that,like plastoquinol,is a mobile ________ carrier in photosynthesis.

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Exam 11: Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis

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When a photon is absorbed by a pigment (light-absorbing molecule) ,such as chlorophyll,the energy of the photon is transferred to

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The Emerson enhancement effect

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Some herbicides,such as paraquat,cause oxidation of NADPH to NADP+.How does paraquat interfere with plant energy metabolism?

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Photoheterotrophs are best described as organisms that obtain energy to make ATP

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In crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants

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Your house plant is growing slowly and lacks its normal bright green color,so you call a botanist for advice.She suggests that the plant may be deficient in magnesium (Mg2+) .Why are these symptoms associated with Mg2+ deficiency?

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Chlorophyll is comprised of a central ________ containing a(n)________ ion and a(n)________ side chain.

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When atmospheric CO2 concentrations decrease,the ________ cycle gives C4 plants an advantage over C3 in carbon fixation.

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Each of the following can be used in the Calvin cycle except

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Based on the comparisons of anoxygenic and oxygenic photosynthesis,the entry of oxygen into the atmosphere is most directly attributed to

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The energy transduction reactions of photosynthesis convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ________ and ________.

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Which of the following types of organisms makes use of the Hatch-Slack cycle?

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The light-dependent generation of NADPH is referred to as ________.

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________ organisms such as green and purple bacteria derive electrons from sulfide,thiosulfate,and succinate to generate NADPH.

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