Photosynthesis
- In photosynthesis the light-independent reactions take place at :
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Stromal matrix contains a number of flattened membranous sacs called thylakoid or lamellae.
Correct Option: C
Stromal matrix contains a number of flattened membranous sacs called thylakoid or lamellae.
- 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.
- Cytochromes are found in :
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Cytochromes are fond in mitochondria. These are located on the inner membrane of mitochondria and are related with phosphorylation.
Correct Option: B
Cytochromes are fond in mitochondria. These are located on the inner membrane of mitochondria and are related with phosphorylation.
- Emerson’s enhancement effect and Red drop have been instrumental in the discovery of
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Wavelengths beyond 700nm are apparently of insufficient energy to drive any part of photosynthesis. So a huge drop in efficiency has been noticed at 700nm. This phenomenon is called as “Red drop effect”. In other words there is a sharp decrease in quantum yield at wavelengths greater than 680nm. The number of oxygen molecules released per light quanta absorbed is called as quantum yield of photosynthesis. This effect was first of all noticed by Robert Emerson. Later on Emerson and his group observed that if chlorella plants are given the inefficient far red light and red light of shorter wavelengths in alternate fashion, the quantum yields were greater than could be expected from adding the rates found when either color was provided alone. This synergistic effect or enhancement is known as EEE or “Emerson Enhancement Effect”. This was the first good evidence that there are two photo systems; one absorbs far red light and other red light and both of them must operate to drive photosynthesis most effectively.
Correct Option: B
Wavelengths beyond 700nm are apparently of insufficient energy to drive any part of photosynthesis. So a huge drop in efficiency has been noticed at 700nm. This phenomenon is called as “Red drop effect”. In other words there is a sharp decrease in quantum yield at wavelengths greater than 680nm. The number of oxygen molecules released per light quanta absorbed is called as quantum yield of photosynthesis. This effect was first of all noticed by Robert Emerson. Later on Emerson and his group observed that if chlorella plants are given the inefficient far red light and red light of shorter wavelengths in alternate fashion, the quantum yields were greater than could be expected from adding the rates found when either color was provided alone. This synergistic effect or enhancement is known as EEE or “Emerson Enhancement Effect”. This was the first good evidence that there are two photo systems; one absorbs far red light and other red light and both of them must operate to drive photosynthesis most effectively.
- The size of chlorophyll molecule is
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Chlorophyll has a tetrapyrrole porphyrin ring as head (15 × 15Å) and a long hydrocarbon tail called phytol (20 Å) tail attached to the ring structure.
Correct Option: C
Chlorophyll has a tetrapyrrole porphyrin ring as head (15 × 15Å) and a long hydrocarbon tail called phytol (20 Å) tail attached to the ring structure.