Mechanism of Photosynthesis

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Mechanism of Photosynthesis: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Light Independent Reaction, C3 Cycle, Carboxylation phase of Calvin Cycle, Rubisco, Reduction Phase of Calvin Cycle, Biosynthetic Phase of Photosynthesis & Regeneration of RuBP during Calvin Cycle etc.

Important Questions on Mechanism of Photosynthesis

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According to Dr. Arnon, a substance present in chloroplast that acts as H-acceptor is _________.

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Two independent experiments related to photosynthesis were conducted, one with O18-labelled water (experiment P) and the other C14-labelled CO2 (experiment Q). Which one of the following options lists the first labelled products in experiments P and Q, respectively?

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What is the first stable compound formed in a Calvin cycle?

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What is the primary acceptor of CO2 in C3 plants?

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In photosynthetic carbon-fixation, which one of the following reacts with CO2

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The amount of CO2 and H2O absorbed to produce 180 g of glucose are

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In Calvin cycle interconversion of G-3-P and DHAP is catalysed by

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How many ATP and NADPH molecules are required for the synthesis of 6 molecules of glucose in photosynthesis?

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If 12 molecules of CO2 are to be reduced, how many molecules of Glycenaldehyde 3-P are used for the regeneration of RUBP in Calvin cycle?

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Melvin Calvin worked on which of the following?

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Sucrose formation from CO2 & H2O in mesophyll is

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Which products of Hill's reaction are used in Blackman's reaction?
 

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Which of the following occurs during dark phase of photosynthesis?
 

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How many NADPH2 and ATP are required for the synthesis of one molecule of glucose? 

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Why light-independent reactions cannot take place during the night? 

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Distinguish between C3 and C4 pathway. 

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Give an account of Calvin cycle. 

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The internal source of CO2 in CAM plants is _____.

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If light is cut and CO2 supply is continued, then which of the following substances will get disappeared from photosynthesising algal cells?

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One-sixth part of the total PGAL produced is used for the synthesis of _____.