Science in Motion

Science in Motion

Ursinus College

Photosynthesis Prequiz

1. A colorimeter measures

A. the color of a light sample

B. the amount of light transmitted through a sample

C. the spectrum given off by a source

D. the amount of UV light given off by a source

2. During photosynthesis, what substance is produced by a process of reduction?

A. NADPH

B. DPIP

C. water

D. Carbon dioxide

3. A cuvette is a

A. a metal rod

B. an electronic device

C. a symbol used in chemistry

D. a small rectangular vial

4. What is “excited” during photosynthesis

A. ATP

B. NADPH

C. electrons

D. oxygen

5. If photosynthesis takes place in the presence to DPIP, how would you know

A. there would be gasses released

B. there would be a change from blue to clear

C. the amount of DPIP would increase

D. there would be a change in conductivity