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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

The Endosymbiotic Origins of Chloroplasts – A Fascinating Insight into the Evolution of Photosynthetic Organelles

What is the likely origin of chloroplasts? photosynthetic prokaryotes that lived inside eukaryotic cells Chloroplasts are organelles commonly found in plant cells that are responsible for photosynthesis,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Unveiling the Role of Chlorophyll in Photosynthesis: Insights into its Absorption Properties and Importance for Organic Synthesis

Chlorophyll is found in the _____ of chloroplasts. Thylakoid membranes Chlorophyll is found in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts. The thylakoid membranes are stacked into grana, which...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Mesophyll Cells: The Powerhouses of Photosynthesis in Leaves

________ cells in leaves are specialized for photosynthesis. Mesophyll The cells in leaves that are specialized for photosynthesis are known as “mesophyll cells”. These cells are located...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

The Role of Stomata in Photosynthesis and Respiration – Regulating Gas and Water Exchange between Leaves and Environment for Optimal Plant Health

CO2 enters and O2 escapes from a leaf via stomata. small openings on the surface called stomata. Stomata are pores that are surrounded by two specialized leaf...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

How Photosynthesis Generates Oxygen: The Role of Photolysis

The oxygen released into the air as a product of photosynthesis comes from water. The oxygen released into the air as a product of photosynthesis comes from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Radioactive Oxygen in Photosynthesis: Enhanced Detection via Water Exposure

If you expose a photosynthesizing plant to water that contains both radioactive H and radioactive O, in which of the products of photosynthesis will the radioactive H...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Photosynthesis: The Calvin Cycle and Reduction of CO2 to Sugar in Chloroplasts

Which of the following statements about photosynthesis is true in regard to the reduction of CO2 to sugar? Electrons (with accompanying protons) are added to CO2 during...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Dynamic Structure and Functions of Chromatin in Eukaryotic Cells

What is chromatin Condensed DNA or RNA Chromatin is the combination of DNA and proteins that make up the contents of the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell....