Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 68
Question: The thylakoids are removed and kept in a culture medium containing $ CO_2 $ and $ H_2O $ . If the setup is exposed to light, hexose sugars are not formed as the end product. The most appropriate reason for this will be that [AIIMS 1980, 85]
Options:
A) Carbon assimilation cannot take place
B) The pigments (P-700 and P-680) are not linked
C) Enzymes are not available
D) The light trapping device is not functional
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
For hexose formation enzyme are present in thylakoids if thylakoid removed and kept in $ H_2O,,CO_2 $ culture enzyme is inactive.