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Introductory Plant Biology, 9/e
Kingsley R. Stern, California State University, Chico

Plant Metabolism

Chapter Quiz



1

Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide to form carbohydrates whereas respiration uses oxygen in breaking down carbohydrates.
A)True
B)False
2

Photosynthesis is a type of _______ reaction, whereas respiration is a type of _______ reaction.
A)catabolic, anabolic
B)metabolic, catabolic
C)anabolic, catabolic
D)oxidative, anabolic
3

C6H12O6 is the structural formula for ________.
A)glucose
B)carbon dioxide
C)starch
D)ATP
4

Increases in global temperature may be the result of steady increases in atmospheric ozone.
A)True
B)False
5

Which of the following is true about photorespiration?
A)It occurs in high light intensity.
B)It may cause bleaching of chlorophyll.
C)It releases oxygen.
D)It may cause considerable increases in growth.
E)A and B are correct
6

Which of the following does not occur during the light dependent reaction?
A)ATP molecules are produced.
B)Water molecules are split.
C)RUBP is formed.
D)Oxygen is released.
7

The numbers 700 and 680 in the reaction center molecules of chlorophyll a refers to the number of ATP molecules produced at each photosystem.
A)True
B)False
8

Which of the following terms describes the process whereby ATP molecules are formed as electrons pass along the electron transport system?
A)photolysis
B)chemiosmosis
C)photorespiration
D)photophosphorylation
9

Kranz anatomy leaves are found in C4 plants, such as tropical grasses, and are characterized by having bundle sheath cells surrounding their vascular bundles.
A)True
B)False
10

The end product of glycolysis is _______.
A)lactic acid
B)pyruvic acid
C)glucose
D)alcohol
11

Anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces two ATP molecules and alcohol, while aerobic respiration occurs with oxygen and produces 36 ATP molecules.
A)True
B)False
12

In which of the following reactions or cycles is coenzyme A necessary?
A)Hill Reaction
B)Electron Transport System
C)between Glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle
D)Fermentation
13

Phenolic compounds, such as lignin and salicin, are secondary metabolites produced by the mevalonic acid pathway.
A)True
B)False
14

The process of hydrolysis
A)requires enzymes.
B)produces large starch molecules.
C)requires water.
D)produces protein molecules.
E)A and C are correct.
15

Less-industrialized nations, such as China and Egypt, produce greater amounts of carbon dioxide than industrialized nations because of outdated technology.
A)True
B)False