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

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Isotope of oxygen used in studying photolysis is

  1. $^{16}O$
  2. $^{15}O$
  3. $^{17}O$
  4. $^{18}O$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A) $ _{ \quad  }^{ 16 }{ O }$ is not used to study photolysis.
B) $ _{ \quad  }^{ 15 }{ O }$ is not used to study photolysis.

C) $ _{ \quad  }^{ 17 }{ O }$ is not used to study photolysis.
D) $ _{ \quad  }^{ 18 }{ O }$ is the isotope that is abundantly present and is used in the study of photolysis.
So the correct answer is '$ _{ \quad  }^{ 18 }{ O }$'.

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Mn, Ca and Cl present in PS II play an important role in

  1. Absorption of light
  2. $CO _2$ assimilation

  3. Photolysis of water

  4. ATP synthesis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A) Absorption of light is carried out by photosynthetic pigments.

B) Carbon dioxide assimilation is done by enzymes in the mesophyll cells.
C)| Mn, Ca and Cl are present in the light-harvesting complex (LHC) of PS II and help in the splitting of water
D) PS I and PS II are involved in ATP synthesis
So, the correct answer is 'Photolysis of water'

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State whether the following statements are true or false
The ultimate electron donor in photosynthesis is water

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In oxygenic photosynthesis, the first electron donor is water, creating oxygen as a waste product. In anoxygenic photosynthesis, various electron donors are used. Cytochrome b6f and ATP synthase work together to create ATP. This process is called photophosphorylation.

Thus, the correct answer is 'True.'

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Which statements is correct for given reaction for photosynthesis:-
${ 2H } _{ 2 }A+C{ O } _{ 2 }\underrightarrow { light } 2A+{ C }H _{ 2 }O+{ H } _{ 2 }O$

  1. H donor from ${ H } _{ 2 }O$ if reducible compound is ${ H } _{ 2 }O$
  2. ${ O } _{ 2 }$ evolve from ${ H } _{ 2 }O$ if a reducible compound is${ H } _{ 2 }O$
  3. Glucose gain its oxygen from ${ H } _{ 2 }O$
  4. $(1)$ & $(3)$ both
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The oxygen evolution is part of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of green algae and plants. It utilizes the energy of light to split a water molecule into its protons and electrons for photosynthesis. Free oxygen, generated as a by-product of this reaction, is released into the atmosphere.

So, the correct option is 'O$ _{2}$ evolve from H$ _{2}$O if a reducible compound is H$ _{2}$O'

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Refer to the given reaction.
$2H _{2}O \rightarrow 4H^{+} + O _{2} + 4{e^-}$
Where does this reaction take place in the chloroplasts of plants?

  1. Outer surface of thylakoid membrane

  2. Inner surface of thylakoid membrane

  3. In the matrix (stroma)

  4. Intermembrane space
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The splitting of water is associated with the PS II. Water is split into $H^{+},[O]$ and electrons. The electrons needed to replace those removed from photosystem I are provided by photosystem II. 
   $2H _{2}O\rightarrow  4H^{+} + O _{2} + 4 _{e^-}$
Water splitting complex is associated with the PSII, which itself is physically located on the inner side of the membrane of the thylakoid.
So the correct answer is 'Inner surface of thylakoid membrane'.
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In the light reaction the energy is absorbed by chlorophyll. The absorbed energy is used in splitting the water molecule into its two components and releasing electrons $(H _2O\longrightarrow2H^+ +O _2+2e)$, this reaction is known as :

  1. Analysis of water

  2. Photolysis of water

  3. Decomposition of water

  4. All above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the light reaction of photosynthesis, chlorophyll molecule absorbs light energy, results in the splitting of water molecules, results in the release of protons, electrons and nascent oxygen. This process is called Photolysis of water. It occur in the lumen of thylakoid.

So, the correct option is ‘photolysis of water’

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The process in which water is split during photosynthesis is

  1. Photolysis

  2. Hydrolysis

  3. Plasmolysis

  4. Hemolysis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Photolysis of water occurs at grana i.e., lumen side of grana thylakoid membrane with the help of water splitting complex or OEC (oxygen evolvong complex). This step is associated with PS- II of Z- scheme.

Three minerals Mn ion, ${Ca}^++,{Cl}^-$ are associated with splitting of water.
So, the correct answer is 'Photolysis'.

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Oxygen is released in photosynthesis by

  1. photophosphorylation

  2. photolysis of water

  3. photorespiration

  4. photons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This part of photosynthesis occurs in the granum of a chloroplast where light is absorbed by chlorophyll; a type of photosynthetic pigment that converts the light to chemical energy. This reacts with water (H2O) and splits the oxygen and hydrogen molecules apart. In the first stage of photosynthesis light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll in plant cells. This light energy is then used to produce ATP and to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The splitting of water is referred to as photolysis. 

So, the correct option is, 'photolysis of water'.

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In xerophytes, photosynthesis often occurs through

  1. Root

  2. Modified stem

  3. Stomata

  4. Scaly leaves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In many xerophytes, leaves are reduced to spines to prevent water loss. Consequently, the stem becomes green and photosynthetic (cladode or phylloclade) to perform the function of leaves.

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Shade plants have low

  1. Photosynthetic activity

  2. Respiratory rate

  3. Metabolic activity

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shade plants (sciophytes) are adapted to low-light environments, which results in lower overall metabolic rates, including reduced photosynthetic and respiratory activity compared to sun-loving plants. Because they operate at lower energy levels, all these metabolic processes are typically lower.

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The photocenter P${ _7}$${ _0}$${ _0}$ is present in

  1. Photosystem I

  2. Photosystem II

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Photosystems are functional and structural units of protein complexes involved in photosynthesis, that together carry out the primary photochemistry of photosynthesis: the absorption of light and the transfer of energy and electrons. There are 2 kinds of photosystems - photosystem I and II. In photosystem I, the reaction center is P-${ _7}$${ _0}$${ _0}$. In photosystem II, the reaction centers are P-${ _6}$${ _8}$${ _3}$. Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

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Cyclic photophosphorylation is carried out by

  1. PS I only

  2. PS II only

  3. Both A and B

  4. Photolysis and PS II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cyclic photophosphorylation is carried out by PS I only. This process takes place in stroma lamellae membrane. An external source of electrons is not required. Photolysis of water does not take place. There is no evolution of oxygen takes place because it is not connected with photolysis of water. Cyclic photophosphorylation produces ATP only. It does not involve the formation of NADPH. It operates under low light intensity, anaerobic conditions or when $CO _{2}$ availability is low. When only PS I is functional, the electron is circulated within the photosystem and the phosphorylation occurs, due to the cyclic flow of electrons. The membrane and lamella of the grana have both PS I and PS II, the stroma lamella membrane lack PS II as well as NADP reductase enzyme. The excited electron does not pass on to $NADP^{+}$ and is cycled back to the PS I complex through the electron transport chain.

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PS-1 gets the de-energised electrons from

  1. Water

  2. Plastoquinone

  3. Plastocyanin

  4. Cytochrome-f
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The photosystem I & II passes electrons to a different primary acceptor. Once an electron is lost, each photosystem is replenished by electrons from a different source. The PSII reaction center gets electrons from water, while the PSI reaction center is replenished by electrons that flow down an electron transport chain from PSII (which gets electrons from water). 
So, the correct option is 'Water'.
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Select the correct statement.

  1. The photosystem of chlorophyll absorbs solar energy.

  2. Photosystem is the reaction centre of chlorophyll.

  3. Photosystem energises electrons.

  4. Photosystem funnels electrons to electron acceptor molecules
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The process of photosynthesis in plants involves a series of steps and reactions that use solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce organic compound. One of the first steps in this complex process depends on chlorophyll and other pigment molecules. Chlorophyll is the green pigment molecule that make plants appear green. In photosynthetic plant cells, chlorophyll molecules are embedded in stacked membranes (thylakoids) contained in special membrane-bound organelles called chloroplast. The chlorophyll molecules are arranged in discrete units called photosystems. Each one of it contains hundreds of pigment molecules arranged into an "antenna complex" surrounding a reaction center.

So the correct option is 'the photosystem of chlorophyll absorbs solar energy'

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Which pigment is found in Photosystem $2$ but not in Photosystem $1$?

  1. Carotene

  2. Chlorophyll a

  3. Chlorophyll b

  4. Xanthophyll
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Since carotene (alpha and beta), chl A, chl B are all found in both photosystem, the one which is only present in PS II is xanthophyll.

So, the correct option is D.