Photosynthesis


  1. The oxygen evolved during photosynthesis comes from water molecules. Which one of the following pairs of elements is involved in this reaction?









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    During photosynthesis photolysis of water is induced by Mn++ and CI ions.

    Correct Option: D

    During photosynthesis photolysis of water is induced by Mn++ and CI ions.


  1. A very efficient converter of solar energy with net productivity of 2-4 kg/m2 or more is the crop of









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    C4 cycle occurs in C4 plants like sugarcane, maize. C4 cycle provides a more efficient way of CO2 fixation than C3 cycle and hence gives more productivity. The rest are C3 plants.

    Correct Option: B

    C4 cycle occurs in C4 plants like sugarcane, maize. C4 cycle provides a more efficient way of CO2 fixation than C3 cycle and hence gives more productivity. The rest are C3 plants.



  1. Chlorophyll a occurs in









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    Chlorophyll a is found in all photosynthetic plants except bacteria. Hence, it is termed as universal photosynthetic pigment.

    Correct Option: C

    Chlorophyll a is found in all photosynthetic plants except bacteria. Hence, it is termed as universal photosynthetic pigment.


  1. Photosynthetic pigments found in the chloroplasts occur in









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    Photosynthetic pigments occur on photosynthetic thylakoids of chloroplasts. A stack of thylakoids is called granum.

    Correct Option: A

    Photosynthetic pigments occur on photosynthetic thylakoids of chloroplasts. A stack of thylakoids is called granum.



  1. The wavelength of light absorbed by Pr form of phytochrome is









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    The Pr form absorbs light between 660 to 680 nm and absorbs at a peak of 666 nm. It is the form synthesized in dark-grown seedlings. When Pr absorbs red light, it is converted to the Pfr form.

    Correct Option: A

    The Pr form absorbs light between 660 to 680 nm and absorbs at a peak of 666 nm. It is the form synthesized in dark-grown seedlings. When Pr absorbs red light, it is converted to the Pfr form.