Question 1
Which molecule is produced during the photolysis of water in photosystem II?
A. O2
B. CO2
C. NADPH
D. ATP
Question 2
What is the primary role of photosystem I in photosynthesis?
A. Photolysis of water
B. Formation of ATP
C. Formation of NADPH
D. Carbon fixation
Question 3
Which enzyme is crucial for carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle?
A. ATP synthase
B. Rubisco
C. Hexokinase
D. Pyruvate kinase
Question 4
What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?
A. Glucose
B. ATP
C. NADPH
D. G3P
Question 5
Where does the electron transport chain of photosynthesis occur?
A. Stroma
B. Thylakoid membrane
C. Outer mitochondrial membrane
D. Cytoplasm
Question 6
a) Explain the role and significance of photosystem II in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. [3]
b) Discuss how the electron transport chain in the thylakoid membrane contributes to the formation of ATP and NADPH. [4]
Question 7
a) Describe the process of carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle and the role of rubisco in this process. [4]
b) Explain the significance of the Calvin cycle in carbon capture and food production. [3]
Question 8
a) Discuss the formation of ATP through photophosphorylation in the thylakoid membrane. [3]
b) How does the Calvin cycle lead to the formation of glucose? [4]
Question 9
a) Explain the concept of photosystems and their role in light absorption during photosynthesis. [3]
b) Describe the process of photolysis of water and its significance in the light-dependent reactions. [3]
c) Discuss the role and significance of photosystem I in energy capture. [3]
Question 10
a) Outline the stages of the Calvin cycle and the role of rubisco in carbon fixation. [4]
b) How does the regeneration of RuBP facilitate the continuous operation of the Calvin cycle? [3]
c) Discuss the importance of G3P in glucose formation and the overall significance of the Calvin cycle in food production. [4]