11.Carotenoids are important to many plants because these pigments are able to: A. remove carbon dioxide from the air B. absorb water so that hydrolysis can be carried out in the chloroplasts C. absorb violet and blue-green wavelengths of light that are not absorbed by chlorophyll D. capture UV radiation that is harmful to the DNA in the nucleus of plant cells E. store electrons for use during the “dark” reaction of photosynthesis 12.Which wavelength of light is the shortest? A. gamma rays B. X-rays C. UV light D. visible light E. infrared 13.When something appears blue, it is absorbing all colors except _________. A. yellow B. red C. blue D. green E. orange 14.Which is incorrect about photosynthesis? A. The light reactions take place in the cytoplasm and the light-independent reactions occur in the chloroplast. B. The light-independent reactions don’t require light but can occur in its presence. C. The light-dependent reactions produce NADPH and ATP. D. The light-dependent reactions release oxygen. E. Photosystems act as antenna to capture photons. 15.Which of the following is not present during the Calvin cycle? A. ATP B. CO2 C. NADPH D. O2 E. All are present during the Calvin cycle. Â Â