Photosynthesis
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.