AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2004

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    Directions for: The questions consist of two statements each, printed as assertion and reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following five responses A. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. B. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion. C. If the Assertion is true but the Reason is false. D. If both the Assertion and the Reason are false. E. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

    Assertion: Cyclic pathway of photosyn first appeared in some eubacteria species. Reason: Oxygen started accumulating in lit atmosphere after the non-cyclic pathway of photosynthesis evolved.

    A)  A       

    B)                        B                           

    C)  C                           

    D)  D       

    E)  E

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Cyclic pathway of photosynthesis appeared first in some eubacterial species for ATP production. Non-cyclic photophosphorylation is the only natural process which adds molecular oxygen to the atmosphere by the photolysis of water.


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