Respiration In Plants Question 110

The correct sequence of electron acceptors in ATP synthesis is [CBSE PMT 1997]

Options:

A) $ Cytaabc $

B) $ Cytbcaa_3 $

C) $ Cytbca_3~a $

D) $ Cytcbaa_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

These are arranged in order of their increasing redox potential and electron flow through the chain in a stepwise manner from the more electropositive compound to the more electronegative $ O_2 $ .

On the basis of redox potential, the cytochrome acceptor order is cytbcaa_3.

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