WAEC Biology 2003 Question 27

Question 27

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following groups of compounds are products of the light stage of photosynthesis?
I. Ribulose bi-phosphate (RuBP)
II. Nicotin amide di-phosphorous (NADPH2)
III. Oxygen (O2)
IV. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

  1. A.I, II and III
  2. B.I, III and IV
  3. C.II, III and IV
  4. D.I, II, III and IV
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Answer: C (II, III and IV)

Explanation

The light stage splits water, giving oxygen, and makes ATP and NADPH2. RuBP belongs to the dark stage, where it picks up carbon dioxide.