Biology

Photosynthesis in Plants

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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 component of the cell cell and cell organelles cell organelles cell: the unit of life biology cell as structural and functional unit basics of cell

Carotenes and chlorophyll pigment types can be traced in 

  1. Matrix

  2. Lamellae

  3. Stroma

  4. Grana
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Explanation

Internally, the chloroplast has two main components; the thylakoid lamellae and stroma. The stroma contains enzymes of Calvin cycle and carries out the dark reaction. The light reaction is carried out by thylakoid lamellae arranged as grana. Carotenes and chlorophyll pigments are present in the grana. These pigments are involved in capturing light energy for the light reaction. The inner space of mitochondria is filled with mitochondrial matrix.

Multiple choice bio-chemistry organization of life concept of metabolism metabolism in animals metabolism

Photosynthesis is an example of 

  1. Anabolism

  2. Endergonic reactions

  3. Both A and B

  4. Exergonic reactions
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, some bacteria, and some protistans use the energy from sunlight to produce glucose from carbon dioxide and water. This glucose can be converted into pyruvate which releases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by cellular respiration. Oxygen is also formed.
  • Anabolic processes are processes that build up compounds. As photosynthesis build up glucose hence it is an anabolic process.
  • An endergonic reaction requires or absorbs energy from its surroundings. Photosynthesis is an endergonic reaction. The energy required for photosynthesis comes from light hence endergonic.
  • Hence Photosynthesis is an example of Anabolism and endergonic reactions.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.
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Leaves appear green because they reflect green color from light spectrum. The part in the leaf that is responsible for the reflection is

  1. Inner membrane of Chloroplast

  2. Thylakoid space

  3. Thylakoid membrane

  4. Stroma
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chloroplasts are green because they contain the green pigment chlorophyll in their thylakoid membranes. Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs red and blue light. So plants are green because chlorophyll reflects green light. 

So, the correct option is 'thylakoid membrane'.

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Which of the following statements is false regarding the experiment carried out for photosynthesis?

  1. The two leaves experiment proved that photosynthesis took place only in the green part of the leaf which is exposed to sunlight

  2. Half leaf experiment indicate that co2 is required for photosynthesis

  3. In half experiment some part of leaf is inserted in a test tube having soaked cotton

  4. Starch is formed in a leaf
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Variegated leaves have green parts (where the cells contain chlorophyll) and white parts (where there is no chlorophyll). Only the parts that were green become blue/black with iodine solution, showing the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis. The parts without chlorophyll do not photosynthesize, and so they do not make starch and the iodine does not change colour.
So the correct option is 'The two leaves experiment proved that photosynthesis took place only in the green part of the leaf which is exposed to sunlight'.
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Which one includes others?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Catabolism

  3. Metabolism

  4. Anabolism
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Explanation

Photosynthesis is a metabolic process of formation of glucose from carbon dioxide and water in presence of light energy.

Anabolic processes are those in which small molecules combine to form large molecules. The photosynthesis is an anabolic process as small carbon and hydrogen molecule combine to form the glucose.
Catabolism is a process of breakdown of larger molecules into smaller once. The photolysis of water is a catabolic process.
So, the correct option is 'Photosynthesis'

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Which of the following statement is correct for a protective role of photosynthesis?

  1. With the insufficient fund of availability of co2 the light energy cannot be fully absorbed

  2. In c4 plant some of the oxygen is combined with rubisco

  3. Either presence or absence of light, yield and productivity is c4 plant is always high

  4. Excess light can cause photo-oxidation and damage the plant, Photorespiration provides protection against this
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Explanation

 A limiting factor is simply anything in short supply that will limit the rate of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis has 3 limiting factors: light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, temperature. Sometimes photosynthesis is limited by the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air. Even if there is plenty of light, a plant cannot photosynthesis if there is insufficient carbon dioxide as the light energy cannot be fully absorbed. 

So, the correct option is 'with the insufficient fund of availibility of co2 the light energy cannot be fully absorbed'.

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What is needed in photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into organic molecules?

  1. Light and hydrogen from the splitting of water

  2. Light and oxygen from the splitting of water

  3. ATP and hydrogen from the splitting of water

  4. ATP and oxygen from the splitting of water
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A Correct answer
Explanation
The process of photosynthesis in plants involves a series of steps and reactions that use light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and organic compounds.
 6CO$ _{2}$  + 6H$ _{2}$O + light energy $\longrightarrow$ C$ _{6}$H$ _{12}$O$ _{6}$ + 6O$ _{2}$.

Here, glucose is produced using the Hydrogen, emitted from the splitting of water. Light energy is also required for the reaction to take place. 
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Percentage of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) in the incident solar radiation is?

  1. $1-5\%$
  2. $2-10\%$
  3. Less than $50\%$
  4. Approx. $100\%$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Less than $50\%$ of the solar energy incident over earth is PAR(photosynthetically active radiation).

Multiple choice c3, c4 and cam plants photosynthesis in higher plants biology

How many ATP molecule are required in regeneration step for regeneration of $5$ molecule of RuBP in $C _3$ cycle?

  1. $10$
  2. $2$
  3. $4$
  4. $5$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the C3 cycle (Calvin cycle), the regeneration of 5 molecules of RuBP requires ATP. Specifically, 1 ATP is consumed per RuBP regenerated during the phosphorylation of Ru5P to RuBP, so 5 molecules of RuBP require 5 ATP molecules.

Multiple choice c3, c4 and cam plants photosynthesis in higher plants biology

C-4 plants show poor rate of photosynthesis at low temperature due to __________.

  1. PEPcase

  2. Kranzanatomy

  3. PPDK

  4. Rubisco
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Explanation

PEPcase is the primary carboxylase in C4 plants. Its activity is sensitive to low temperatures, which can limit the rate of photosynthesis in these plants in cold conditions.

Multiple choice c3, c4 and cam plants photosynthesis in higher plants biology

Consider the following families.
a. Amaranthaceae
b. Cyperaceae
c. Euphorbiaceae
d. Nyctaginaceae
Which of these families have plants with $C _4$ metabolism of photosynthesis?

  1. $1$ and $3$
  2. $1, 2$ and $4$
  3. $2, 3$ and $4$
  4. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
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Multiple choice c3, c4 and cam plants photosynthesis in higher plants biology

What is the primary acceptor of $CO _2$ in Hatch-Slack cycle?

  1. Phosphoenolpyruvic acid

  2. Ribulose biphosphate

  3. Phosphoglyceric acid

  4. Diphosphoglyceric acid
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Explanation

In the Hatch-Slack (C4) cycle, the primary CO2 acceptor is phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP). This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme PEP carboxylase to form oxaloacetate.

Multiple choice c3, c4 and cam plants photosynthesis in higher plants biology

$C 4$ plants are divided into three subgroups based on ______________.

  1. Decarboxylation reactions

  2. Oxidation reactions

  3. Reduction reactions

  4. Energy reactions
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Explanation

C4 plants are classified into three subgroups based on the specific enzyme used for the decarboxylation of the C4 acid in the bundle sheath cells: NADP-ME, NAD-ME, and PEP-CK types.