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9.3 The Process of Photosynthesis

Directions
For multiple-choice questions, write the letter that best answers the question or completes the
statement on the line provided. For other question types, follow the directions provided.

For questions 1 and 2, circle the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. Thylakoids contain clusters of chlorophyll and proteins known as (chloroplasts /

stroma / photosynthesis / photosystems). They absorb sunlight and generate
high-energy (electrons / protons / oxygen atoms / sodium ions) that pass
along the (photosystem chain / oxygen receptor / electron transport chain /
outer membrane).

2. The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are also known as (ATP

synthase / the Calvin cycle / photosystem 1 / photosystem 2). During this
process, energy from ATP and (carbon dioxide / NADPH / sugar / water /) is
used to assemble high-energy (electron carriers / proteins / oxygen
molecules / sugars).

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_______ 3. The thylakoid membrane contains a protein called ATP synthase. As hydrogen
ions pass through the protein, ADP and a phosphate group are combined to form
ATP. What is the direct energy source, if any, for the movement of hydrogen ions
and the formation of ATP?
a. The energy source is the high-energy electrons that accompany the hydrogen
ions.
b. The energy source is the concentration difference of hydrogen ions across
the membrane.
c. The energy source is a set of ATP molecules that gather inside the thylakoid.
d. There is no energy source; the process occurs without an energy input.

_______ 4. The graph shows how the rates of photosynthesis vary with light intensity for two
groups of plants: plants that thrive in direct sunlight, and plants that thrive in the
shade. The plants in both groups receive the same amount of water and are kept
at the same temperature.

For both groups of plants, what best describes the relationship between light
intensity and rate of photosynthesis?
a. The rate of photosynthesis increases with light intensity, and might be limited
by other factors such as water and temperature.
b. The rate of photosynthesis increases with light intensity, and it increases
without limit.
c. The rate of photosynthesis is independent of light intensity, but may be
limited by other factors such as water and temperature.
d. The rate of photosynthesis is at a maximum over a narrow range of light
intensities.

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_______ 5. Briana is studying a model of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

The diagram shows a part of this model.

Briana notices the electrons that the water molecules release. She asks, “Will the
electrons build up in the chloroplast?” Which addition to the diagram would be
most useful for answering Briana’s question?
a. a wavy arrow that shows Photosystem 1
b. an equation for the chemical reaction that forms water from hydrogen ions,
electrons, and oxygen molecules
c. an arrow that shows the electrons moving through electron carriers, and
being received by NADP+
d. an equation for the chemical reaction that forms hydrogen gas from hydrogen
ions and electrons

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_______ 6. During the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is

combined with hydrogen to form sugars. What is the energy source, if any, that
allows this process to occur?
a. The energy source is high-energy bonds in sugar molecules.
b. The energy source is ATP from the light-dependent reactions.
c. The energy source is ATP from processes that occur in other organelles of
the cell.
d. No energy source is used; the process occurs without an energy input.

_______ 7. When the light-independent reactions are occurring, gases diffuse between the
chloroplast and the air that surrounds the plant. Why is gas diffusion essential
during this stage of photosynthesis?
a. Water vapor is used to assemble sugar molecules.
b. Carbon dioxide is used to assemble sugar molecules.
c. Molecular oxygen is used to assemble sugar molecules.
d. Water vapor is released as a waste product.

_______ 8. Although animals do not perform photosynthesis, their food supply depends on
the sugars that photosynthesis produces. What is the other significant benefit to
animals that photosynthesis provides?
a. generating ATP and NADPH
b. removing water from the environment
c. adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
d. adding oxygen to the atmosphere

_______ 9. Betel is developing a model of the process of photosynthesis. One of her goals is
to identify the products of photosynthesis that will later be used to assemble
sugars, lipids, amino acids, and other essential compounds for the organisms. In
which part of the model should these products be identified?
a. in the light-dependent reactions, where water molecules are split
b. in the light-dependent reactions, where ATP is synthesized
c. in the light-independent reactions, where carbon dioxide enters the cycle
d. in the light-independent reactions, where 3-carbon sugars exit the cycle

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