Base your answers to questions 28 through 31 on the incomplete reading passage below and your knowledge of biology.
Biologists generally agree that the process of photosynthesis can be
divided into two major reaction sets. These are often referred to as
the light and dark reactions. During the light (or light dependent)
reactions, molecules of [A] are "split," producing hydrogen atoms
and a gas, [B]. During these reactions, extra energy is stored in
molecules of [C].
The dark (or light independent) reactions, also known as the
carbon fixation reactions, require no light because they are
powered by the energy molecules made in the light reaction.
A three-carbon compound known as [D] is formed during these
reactions.
28. Which substance belongs in box A?
a. carbon dioxide c. nitrogen
b. water d. carbohydrate
29. Which substance belongs in box B?
a. methane c. carbon dioxide
b. nitrogen d. oxygen
30. Which substance belongs in box C?
a. adenosine triphosphate c. deoxyribose
b. ribose d. lactic acid
31. Which substance belongs in box D?
a. RNA c. PGAL (G3P)
b. DNA d. ADP
Answer
28. b. Water
29. d. Oxygen
30. a. Adenosine triphosphate
31. c. PGAL (G3P)
Explanation- During the light reaction, water molecules split into Protons, Oxygen and Electrons. This process is called Photolysis of water. The light energy trapped by the pigment molecules during light reaction is stored in ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADPH. During dark reaction, glucose is synthesised through a cycle of intermediate compounds such as PGA, PGAL, RuBp etc. Dark reaction is also called calvin cycle.
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