Light Dependent Reactions in Photosynthesis

Question 1

What happens when light energy excites electrons in photosystem II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Electrons are released into the electron transport system.

Question 2

Which molecule is formed when the protein ferrodoxin transfers electrons to an electron carrier?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: NADPH

Question 3

What did you include in your response?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts.; B: Chloroplasts capture light energy.; C: Thylakoids can be found inside chloroplasts, where light-dependent reactions occur.; D: Chlorophyll is found in the thylakoids.; E: Chlorophyll absorbs light energy.; F: Chlorophyll is what makes plants look green.

Question 4

Where does the electron-acceptor molecule transfer electrons?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: photosystem I

Question 5

What did you include in your response?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Joseph Priestly observed that a candle alone in a jar did not stay lit for long.; B: Priestly observed that adding a plant to the jar caused the candle to stay lit longer.; C: Priestly inferred that plants give off oxygen during photosynthesis, providing the oxygen needed for the candle to burn.; D: Priestly inferred that the burning candle gave off carbon dioxide, which was used by the plant.

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