Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 17

Question: Assimilatory power refers to [JIPMER 1990; BHU 1983; AFMC 1994]

Options:

A) Generation of $ ATP $ and $ NADPH_2 $

B) Reduction of $ CO_2 $

C) Splitting of water

D) Disintegration of plastids

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Arnon (1956) used the tern ‘Assimilatory powers’ for ATP and NADPH2.

(NADPH2 alone is called reducing power).