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IB DP Biology Questions

2.5 Photosynthesis

Question 1

Which molecule is produced during the photolysis of water in photosystem II?

A. O2

B. CO2

C. NADPH

D. ATP

Question 2

What is the primary role of photosystem I in photosynthesis?

A. Photolysis of water

B. Formation of ATP

C. Formation of NADPH

D. Carbon fixation

Question 3

Which enzyme is crucial for carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle?

A. ATP synthase

B. Rubisco

C. Hexokinase

D. Pyruvate kinase

Question 4

What is the main product of the Calvin cycle?

A. Glucose

B. ATP

C. NADPH

D. G3P

Question 5

Where does the electron transport chain of photosynthesis occur?

A. Stroma

B. Thylakoid membrane

C. Outer mitochondrial membrane

D. Cytoplasm

Question 6

a) Explain the role and significance of photosystem II in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. [3]

b) Discuss how the electron transport chain in the thylakoid membrane contributes to the formation of ATP and NADPH. [4]

Question 7

a) Describe the process of carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle and the role of rubisco in this process. [4]

b) Explain the significance of the Calvin cycle in carbon capture and food production. [3]

Question 8

a) Discuss the formation of ATP through photophosphorylation in the thylakoid membrane. [3]

b) How does the Calvin cycle lead to the formation of glucose? [4]

Question 9

a) Explain the concept of photosystems and their role in light absorption during photosynthesis. [3]

b) Describe the process of photolysis of water and its significance in the light-dependent reactions. [3]

c) Discuss the role and significance of photosystem I in energy capture. [3]

Question 10

a) Outline the stages of the Calvin cycle and the role of rubisco in carbon fixation. [4]

b) How does the regeneration of RuBP facilitate the continuous operation of the Calvin cycle? [3]

c) Discuss the importance of G3P in glucose formation and the overall significance of the Calvin cycle in food production. [4]

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