NEET Biology: Photosynthesis Practice Questions

13 questions with answers and step-by-step solutions. Tap any question to see the full worked solution.

Q1.
$In which part of the chloroplast does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis occur?$
Easy
Q2.
$Which enzyme is responsible for the fixation of carbon dioxide during the Calvin cycle?$
Easy
Q3.
$Which gas is released as a byproduct during the process of photosynthesis?$
Easy
Q4.
$Which pigment is primarily responsible for the green color of leaves and acts as the main reaction center in photosynthesis?$
Easy
Q5.
$What is the chemical formula for the glucose molecule produced during photosynthesis?$
Easy
Q6.
$During the light reaction of photosynthesis, the splitting of water molecules is associated with which specific component of the thylakoid membrane?$
Medium
Q7.
$Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the cytochrome b6f complex in the electron transport chain?$
Medium
Q8.
$Photorespiration occurs when the enzyme RuBisCO acts as an oxygenase. What are the final products of this process in the chloroplast?$
Medium
Q9.
$How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required respectively to fix one molecule of carbon dioxide into glucose via the Calvin cycle?$
Medium
Q10.
$In C4 plants, the primary carbon dioxide acceptor in the mesophyll cells is a three-carbon compound. What is this compound?$
Medium
Q11.
$In the context of the Z-scheme of photosynthesis, which component is responsible for the transfer of electrons from the cytochrome b6f complex to Photosystem I?$
Hard
Q12.
$Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the oxygenase activity of RuBisCO in photorespiration?$
Hard
Q13.
$During the light-dependent reactions, the proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane is generated by several processes. Which of the following contributes to$
Hard

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