MDCAT Biology MCQ #514

In the classic experiment to determine the action spectrum of photosynthesis, T.W. Engelmann used which organism as the oxygen producer?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #514

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the classic experiment to determine the action spectrum of photosynthesis, T.W. Engelmann used which organism as the oxygen producer?

    • A) Spirogyra
    • B) Chlorella
    • C) Hydrilla
    • D) Volvox

    Answer: Spirogyra

    Explanation: Engelmann used Spirogyra (a filamentous alga) to show that bacteria clustered where oxygen was produced in red and blue light.