Respiration In Plants Question 110

Question: The correct sequence of electron acceptor 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 step wise manner from the more electronegative compound to the more electropositive $ O_2 $ .

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

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