Electron Transport - Photosynthesis in Higher Plants - Class 11 Biology MCQ

This set of Class 11 Biology Chapter 13 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Photosynthesis in Higher Plants – Electron Transport”.

1. The electron transport system occurs in _____
a) Thylakoid membrane
b) Stroma
c) Cytosol
d) Mitochondria
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: It is in the thylakoid membrane, in which the electron transport system occurs. Each thylakoid membrane is a closed compartment that gets protons from stroma by the b₆ or f complex. Also, thylakoid membrane is impermeable to protons.

2. The first electron acceptor in photosystem 1 is _____
a) Plastoquinone
b) Cytochrome b
c) A Fe-S protein
d) Water
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The first electron acceptor in photosystem 1 is a Fe-S protein. It is a stable complex of iron and sulfur atoms bonded to a protein. It primarily accepts the electrons and passes onto NADP⁺.

3. Water produces electrons for the reduction reactions of photosynthesis.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: It is a true statement. The photolysis of water (2 molecules) produces four electrons that are required for the reduction reactions of photosynthesis which is needed for non-phosphorylation.

4. How much hydrogen protons are released by twelve water molecules?
a) 48
b) 6
c) 12
d) 24
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: By understanding the photolysis equation, one water molecule gives 2 hydrogen protons. So, 12 water molecules will give 24 hydrogen protons.

5. The name of the scheme given to the transport of electrons is called as _______
a) Z scheme
b) W scheme
c) Y scheme
d) E scheme
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The scheme is called Z-scheme. This name was given due to the shape of the sequence. The transfer of electrons from PS II to NADP⁺ produces this scheme when the carries are placed in the order of the redox potential scale.

Note: Join free Sanfoundry classes at Telegram or Youtube

6. _____ is the only product in cyclic photophosphorylation.
a) ADP
b) ATP
c) Hydrogen
d) Oxygen
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: ATP is the only product in cyclic photophosphorylation. PS II is not involved in this process. So, there will be no creation of reducing power i.e. NADPH + H⁺. And the only source of energy is ATP in cyclic photophosphorylation.

7. In PS II, the last electron acceptor is ______
a) Plastocyanin
b) Ferredoxin
c) Cytochrome b₆
d) Cytochrome b₁₂
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Plastocyanin, which is a Cu protein is the last electron acceptor in PS II. It receives the electrons from cytochrome f and passes onto PS I. This is all based on non-cyclic photophosphorylation reaction.

8. _______ accepts the electrons from Pheophytin.
a) Cytochrome f
b) Cytochrome d
c) Plastoquinone
d) Ferredoxin
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Plastoquinone (PQ) is an electron carrier. It accepts the electrons from pheophytin. PQ gets 2 electrons and passes these to cytochrome b₆. It also plays a major role in light-dependent reactions.

9. The electrons produced in the photolysis of water enters ______
a) Fe-S protein
b) PS II
c) Plastocyanin
d) Cytochrome a
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: During the photolysis of water, two electrons are produced. These electrons enter into PS II and it transfers the electron to Pheophytin (the primary electron acceptor). These electrons mainly help during reduction reactions.

10. The process by which the pH gradient across the membrane provides energy for the synthesis of ATP is called as ______
a) Phosphorylation
b) Transfusion
c) Diffusion
d) Chemiosmosis
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: There is a pH gradient across the thylakoid membrane, which provides a proton motive force. This creates chemical potential energy for the production of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate is called chemiosmosis. Peter Mitchell proposed this theory.

11. In which process does carbon dioxide join photosynthesis?
a) Oxidation
b) PS I
c) Dark reaction
d) Reduction
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is entering the photosynthetic pathway through dark reaction. RuBP reacts with CO₂ to form the first unstable carbon compound. So, here 6 molecules of CO₂ are required to start dark reaction.

Sanfoundry Global Education & Learning Series – Biology – Class 11.

To practice all chapters and topics of class 11 Biology, here is complete set of 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers.

« Prev - Class 11 Biology MCQ – Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

» Next - Class 11 Biology MCQ – Photosynthesis in Higher Plants – ATP and NADPH-1

Related Posts:

Recommended Articles: