Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 280
Question: Assertion : Bacterial photosynthesis occurs by utilizing wavelength longer than 700 nm. Reason : Here reaction centre is B-890. [AIIMS 2002]
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Bacteria utilize the wavelengths longer than 700 nm for photosynthesis and the reaction centre is $ P-890 $ the reductant is $ NADH+{H^{+}}.$ In bacteria donor may be $ H_2S $ or malate or succinate.