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Photosynthesis — Practice Quiz

Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place in the chloroplast?

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What is the first stable product formed in C₄ plants?

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What is the role of NADPH₂ in photosynthesis?

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Which components are produced during the light reaction of photosynthesis?

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ATP, NADPH₂, Oxygen

The light reaction produces ATP (energy currency), NADPH₂ (reducing power), and oxygen (as a byproduct of water splitting). Glucose is produced in the dark reaction, not the light reaction.

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The overall equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO₂ + 12H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ + 6H₂O

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True

This is the correct balanced equation for photosynthesis, showing that carbon dioxide and water are converted to glucose and oxygen in the presence of light and chlorophyll.

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Which factors can limit the rate of photosynthesis?

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Light intensity, Carbon dioxide concentration, Temperature, Water availability

According to Blackman's law of limiting factors, light, CO₂, temperature, and water can all act as limiting factors for photosynthesis. Soil pH indirectly affects plant health but is not a direct limiting factor for photosynthesis.

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Photorespiration occurs when the enzyme Rubisco acts as an oxygenase instead of a carboxylase.

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Photorespiration occurs when Rubisco binds with oxygen instead of carbon dioxide, especially under conditions of high temperature, bright light, and low CO₂ concentration. This is a wasteful process for the plant.

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What are the important topics in Photosynthesis for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Photosynthesis include Introduction and Basic Equation, Chloroplast Structure and Pigments, Nature of Light and Absorption Spectrum, Hill's Experiment and Photolysis. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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There are 44 questions on Photosynthesis. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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