EXAM 2 - BIO 123 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the formula for photosynthesis? - Correct Answers -6CO2 + 6H2O + Light -->
C6H12O6 + 6O2
Carbon dioxide enters and oxygen exits leaf through pores called - Correct Answers -
stomata
Organelles found in plants that carry out photosynthesis - Correct Answers -
Chloroplasts
Why are leaves green? - Correct Answers -Leaves are green because they absorb red
and violet,and reflect green wavelengths
The only bacteria to carry out photosynthesis - Correct Answers -cyanobacteria
What are the end products of photosynthesis? - Correct Answers -glucose and oxygen
What type pf reaction is photosynthesis? - Correct Answers –Endergonic
What is photosynthesis? - Correct Answers -Energy within light is captured and used to
synthesize glucose and other organic molecules
light reactions of photosynthesis - Correct Answers -light energy is absorbed by
chlorophyll and converted to ATP and NADPH
Where does photosynthesis take place? - Correct Answers -mesophyll cells
What regulates the opening of the stomata? - Correct Answers -guard cells
In photosynthesis, CO2 is reduced to - Correct Answers -C6H12O6 (Glucose)
In photosynthesis, H2O is oxidized to - Correct Answers -O2
Can the Calvin Cycle occur in the dark? - Correct Answers -Yes, as long as sufficient
CO2, ATP, and NADPH are present in the stroma.
ANSWERS
What is the formula for photosynthesis? - Correct Answers -6CO2 + 6H2O + Light -->
C6H12O6 + 6O2
Carbon dioxide enters and oxygen exits leaf through pores called - Correct Answers -
stomata
Organelles found in plants that carry out photosynthesis - Correct Answers -
Chloroplasts
Why are leaves green? - Correct Answers -Leaves are green because they absorb red
and violet,and reflect green wavelengths
The only bacteria to carry out photosynthesis - Correct Answers -cyanobacteria
What are the end products of photosynthesis? - Correct Answers -glucose and oxygen
What type pf reaction is photosynthesis? - Correct Answers –Endergonic
What is photosynthesis? - Correct Answers -Energy within light is captured and used to
synthesize glucose and other organic molecules
light reactions of photosynthesis - Correct Answers -light energy is absorbed by
chlorophyll and converted to ATP and NADPH
Where does photosynthesis take place? - Correct Answers -mesophyll cells
What regulates the opening of the stomata? - Correct Answers -guard cells
In photosynthesis, CO2 is reduced to - Correct Answers -C6H12O6 (Glucose)
In photosynthesis, H2O is oxidized to - Correct Answers -O2
Can the Calvin Cycle occur in the dark? - Correct Answers -Yes, as long as sufficient
CO2, ATP, and NADPH are present in the stroma.