NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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    Which of the following best represents the components that are necessary for photosynthesis to take place?

    A) Mitochondria, accessory pigments, visible light, water and carbon dioxide.

    B) Chloroplasts, accessory pigments, visible light, water and carbon dioxide.

    C) Mitochondria, chlorophyll, visible light, water and oxygen.

    D) Chloroplasts, chlorophyll, visible light, water and carbon dioxide.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Chloroplasts are the site of the photosynthetic reactions; chlorophyll is excited by photons of light and serve as reaction centers for the photosystems; visible light is necessary to excite chlorophyll and accessory pigments water is the initial electron donor for the pathway and carbon dioxide is necessary to make energy storage precursor molecules.


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