Question:

Which of the following statements regarding cyclic flow of electrons during light reactions is false?

Updated On: Jun 6, 2022
  • This process takes place in the stromal lamella
  • ATP synthesis takes place
  • NADPH+H+NADPH + H^{+} is synthesized
  • Takes place only when light of wavelength beyond 680 nm is available for excitation
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The Correct Option is C

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The process through which ATPATP is synthesised by cells is named phosphorylation. Photophosphorylation is formation of ATPATP in presence o f light. It may be o f two types cyclic and non cyclic.
Non cyclic photophosphorylation involves both PSIPS I and PSIIPS II. Cyclic photophosphorylation involves PSIPSI only and occurs in stromal lamellae which lack both PSIIPS II and NADPNADP reductase enzyme. Photocentre o f PSIPS I is excited by wavelength o f 700nm700\, nm (beyond 680nm)680 nm). The excited electron does not pass onto NADP+NADP^{+} but is cycled back to PSIPS I through electron transport chain hence only ATPATP is synthesised but not NADPH+H+NADPH + H^{+}
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Concepts Used:

Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Processes Of Photosynthesis in Higher Plants:

Photosynthesis in higher plants involves the following processes:

  • Light Reaction
  • Dark Reaction

Light Reaction:

  • This phenomenon occurs in the presence of light.
  • The pigment absorbs light and produces energy in the form of ATP.
  • The process involves- absorption of light, water splitting, the release of oxygen, and formation of ATP and NADPH.

Dark Reaction:

This process occurs in the absence of light in the stroma of the chloroplasts. The following cycles are involved in the process:

  1. Calvin Cycle (C3 Cycle)
  2. C4 Cycle (Hatch and Slack Pathway)