Biology

Photosynthesis in Plants

1,492 Questions

Photosynthesis is the biological process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. This page contains practice questions covering essential topics like chlorophyll, light reactions, and the pathways specific to plants. This material is crucial for medical entrance exams and academic assessments.

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Photosynthesis in Plants Questions

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Scientists Their contribution
P. Emerson and Arnold 1. O2 comes from H2O in photosynthesis
Q. Ruben and Kamen 2. Chloroplasts as the site of photosynthesis
R. Arnon 3. Mechanism of phosphorylation in chloroplast
S. Engelmann 4. Existence of light and dark reaction in photosynthesis

  1. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1

  3. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2

  4. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 2, S - 1

  5. P - 4, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because all are correctly matched. In 1932, Emerson and Arnold proved the existence of light and dark reaction in photosynthesis. In 1939, Samuel Ruben and Martin Kamen used radioactive isotopes to determine that the oxygen liberated in photosynthesis came from the water. In 1954, Arnon discovered the mechanism of phosphorylation in chloroplasts. In 1881, Theodore Engelmann identified chloroplasts as the site of photosynthesis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following herbicides do not interfere in light reaction of photosynthesis?

P. 2,4-D Q. Diuron R. Glyphosate S. Atrazine

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. Q and S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because 2,4-D and gyphosate do not act as interfering in light reaction of photosynthesis. 2,4-D is a synthetic auxin herbicide, have several points of action on the cell membrane and are effective in the control of dicot plants. Glyphosate is a systemic enolpyruvylshikimate 3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) enzyme inhibitor herbicide.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Column – I (Scientists) Column – II (Their contribution)
P. Hill and Bendal 1. Z-scheme of light reaction
Q. Peter Mitchell 2. Chemiosmotic hypothesis of ATP synthesis in light reaction
R. Hatch and Slack 3. C3 pathway for CO2 fixation
S. Melvin Calvin 4. C4 pathway for CO2 fixation

  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 3

  3. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 4

  4. P - 4, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 1

  5. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. In 1960, Hill and Bendal suggested Z-scheme of light reaction. In 1961, Peter Mitchell proposed chemiosmotic hypothesis of ATP synthesis in light reaction. In 1966, Hatch and Slack reported the C4 pathway for CO2 fixation in certain tropical plants. In 1954, Melvin Calvin traced the path of carbon in photosynthesis and gave the C3 cycle (now known as Calvin cycle).

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are correct about dark reaction?

P. Source of energy for dark reaction is ATP synthesised in light reaction. Q. Raw materials of dark reaction are water, ADP and H3PO4. R. Oxygen is a by-product of dark reaction and is released in the atmosphere. S. Dark reaction occurs in stroma of chloroplast.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. R and S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because source of energy for light reaction is sunlight whereas source of energy for dark reaction is ATP synthesised in light reaction. The site for action of dark reaction is stroma of chloroplast.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are not correct about chlorophyll?

  1. The metal constituent of chlorophyll is Fe.
  2. Chlorophyll is found associated with thylakoid membranes.
  3. Long-chain alcohol esterified to plant chlorophyll molecules is farnesol.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the metal constituent of chlorophyll is Mg and long-chain alcohol esterified to plant chlorophyll molecules is phytol.

Multiple choice

Plastids are important for green plants because

  1. they trap solar energy

  2. they store proteins

  3. they synthesise energy

  4. they regulate cell function
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Plastids are responsible for trapping solar energy so as to synthesise carbohydrates in the photosynthetic plants.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

Column I Column II
A. Chloroplast 1. Imparting attractive colours to flowers and fruits
B. Chromoplast 2. Storage of starch, oil and proteins
C. Leucoplast 3. Involvement in photosynthesis

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  2. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  3. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2

  4. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

  5. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

All are correctly matched.   Chloroplast : Involvement in photosynthesis Chromoplast : Imparting attractive colours to flowers and fruits Leucoplast : Storage of starch, oil and proteins

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false regarding bacterial photosynthesis?

  1. Bacteriochlorophyll absorbs in the range of 650-750 nm.
  2. Water acts as photosynthetic electron donour.
  3. Non-cyclic photophosphorylation is absent.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bacteriochlorophyll absorbs in the range of 800-1000 nm. H2S, other sulfur compounds or certain organic compounds act as photosynthetic electron donour in bacterial photosynthesis.

Multiple choice

Which statement about photomorphogenesis is false?

  1. It involves the protein pigment phytochrome.

  2. It is only important at the seedling stage of plant development.

  3. It is affected by red, far-red and blue light.

  4. It can be defined as light-dependent changes in plant growth and development.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Photomorphogenesis is light-dependent development in plants throughout the life cycle, not just at seedling stage. Phytochrome is the key pigment involved (A is true). Red, far-red, and blue light all affect photomorphogenesis (C is true). D correctly defines it. B is FALSE because photomorphogenesis continues throughout plant life - affecting flowering, shade avoidance, circadian rhythms, and other developmental processes in adult plants.