BHU PMT BHU PMT (Mains) Solved Paper-2009

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    Directions : In the following question more than one of the answers given may be correct. Select the correct answer and mark it according to the code:

    Which of the following is a Hill oxidant? (1) \[\text{DCMU}\]                                       (3) Dichlorophenol (3) \[\text{RUBISCO}\]                  (4) Ferricyanide

    A)  1, 2 and 3 are correct    

    B)  1 and 2 are correct

    C)  2 and 4 are correct         

    D)  1 and 3 are correct

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Hill oxidants are hydrogen acceptors like ferricyanide, dichlorophenol, chromate, indophenol, etc. These were employed by Hill to study the effect of light on isolated chloroplasts in CO2 free environment. \[\text{DCMU}\] is an anti-transpirant while \[\text{RUBISCO}\] is an enzyme present in C3-cycle.


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